Trade is changing — and Davos 2026 made it clear. Here are 10 insights Trade was a major topic of discussion at the Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos Expert participants examined everything from how geopolitical complexity is accelerating trade deals to the technology trade paradox Here are 10 key takeaways
Globalisation is here to stay, but not as we’ve known it The value of global trade has only been magnified by recent turmoil, according to this chief economist, and globalisation will likely thrive as it takes on new forms and patterns
The US-EU trade deal, explained | World Economic Forum The US and EU have reached a deal on trade tariffs which sets a 15% tariff for most exports into the US The deal has been criticized by several European leaders who fear it will harm competitiveness At the start of July, the World Economic Forum convened the inaugural meeting of Leaders for European Growth and Competitiveness to tackle regional growth