Global trade and interconnected value chains have been among the most powerful drivers of economic growth, technological advancement, and poverty reduction over recent decades. Yet the shocks of recent years — from pandemics and geopolitical tensions to climate disruption and rising protectionism — have exposed critical vulnerabilities within the global trading system.

As economies become increasingly interconnected, resilience and sustainability can no longer be treated as secondary considerations. The future of global trade depends on the ability of governments, businesses, and international institutions to create value chains that are not only efficient, but also secure, inclusive, transparent, and environmentally responsible.

Supporting the work of the G20, the initiative brings together experts from trade policy, industry, finance, academia, and civil society to explore how global markets can better contribute to shared prosperity and long-term stability.

Our work focuses on key challenges shaping the future of trade, including:

• Supply chain resilience and economic security

• Sustainable production and climate-aligned trade

• Digital trade and technological transformation

• Inclusive participation for emerging and developing economies

• Standards, governance, and multilateral cooperation

• The future of industrial policy and strategic competitiveness.

The future of global trade will be defined not only by the movement of goods and capital, but by the ability of international cooperation to deliver stability, opportunity, and shared value in an increasingly uncertain world.