# Network of Global Future CouncilsGlobal Future Council on International Trade and Investment

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## About the Global Future Council on International Trade and Investment

As global economic growth appears to be faltering in many places and environmental concerns continue to rise the world over, the trading system is increasingly fractured by geopolitical rivalries and regional conflicts. The imperative to deliver on the promise of increased prosperity for all has never been more urgent. How can global trade policies be reformed to balance economic growth with sustainability and inclusivity in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape?


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## Council's Publications


## Featured Content

### The new era of industrial policy

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/industrial-policy-trade-choke-points/)

### Amid evolving US-China relations, what comes next for China's trade policy

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/06/china-trade-policy-us-relations/)

### Navigating deglobalization: Insights from Asian and European leaders on the geo-business imperative

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[Read more](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/Navigating_Deglobalization.pdf)

### Building Geopolitical Muscle: How Companies Turn Insights into Strategic Advantage

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/building-geopolitical-muscle-how-companies-turn-insights-into-strategic-advantage/)

### Four trends to watch as China's industrial policy evolves

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/02/china-industrial-policy-four-trends-to-watch/)

### What to expect from the US-China trade talks

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/05/what-to-expect-from-us-china-trade-talks/)

### Navigating trade in 2026: 5 strategic shifts in business decisions

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/navigating-trade-in-2026/)


## Insights

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## Forum Insights

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