Responding to trade coercion: A growing threat to the global trading system
Event Information
About this event
The Asia Society Policy Institute and Perth US Asia Centre are pleased to invite you to the launch of a policy options paper, Responding to trade coercion: A growing threat to the global trading system.
As geopolitical tensions have increased in recent years, international trading relationships have become more politicised. Coercive trade practices have emerged as one of the more concerning expressions of this trend, presenting a serious threat to the integrity of the global rules-based trade system. Many governments are now exploring how to effectively address the growing challenges presented by trade coercion.
Developed by an international group of eminent trade policy leaders, this paper outlines ten policy options – at the national, like-minded coalition and WTO levels – which can help governments design effective strategies. A number of these experts will join us for the launch event to discuss the recommendations in more detail.
Speakers
Wendy Cutler, Asia Society Policy Institute
Dr Kaewkamol (Karen) Pitakdumrongkit, Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Yoichi Suzuki, Former Director-General for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Dr Jeffrey Wilson, Perth USAsia Centre
