This session of the UK Trade and Business Commission took place on 11th May 2023. 

On the 11th of May the UK Trade and Business Commission met to examine the current global trade ecosystem.

The majority of global trade today involves global value chains, creating a highly interdependent system.

As the UK’s place in global trade is changing, it is increasingly important that the UK adopts a forward looking approach and considers how trade deals and international relationships can best support UK’s economic growth.

The Commission heard from six expert witnesses on what the UK Government should learn from the current state of play in global trade.

Witnesses

Sir Peter Westmacott GCMG LVO, Former UK Ambassador to the United States

Professor Lorand Bartels MBE, Professor of International Law, University of Cambridge

Laurence Turner, Head of Research and Policy, GMB

Iana Dreyer, Founder and Editor, Borderlex

Dr Kati Suominem, Founder and CEO, Nextrade Group

James Kane, Associate, Institute for Government