Trade in Transition | Data Story

Despite a turbulent year for global trade in 2020, companies around the world continue to engage international trade for sales and inputs.

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Weekly Digest   Issue #16         Trade in Transition | Data Story   Despite a turbulent year in 2020, companies around the world continue to engage in international trade for sales and inputs. Our data story captures the shifts in their approach to global trade.   EXPLORE NOW →

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