Global Trade

This event addresses questions about the future of global trade governance and prospects for bilateral and multilateral trade liberalization. What lies ahead for trade in a competitive global economy?

As the World Trade Organisation (Wto) achieves its first breakthrough on trade facilitation and bilateral negotiations unfold between trading partners across the Atlantic and Pacific regions, a new era for global trade appears to be emerging.

At this juncture it is important to address questions about the future of global trade governance and prospects for bilateral and multilateral trade liberalization, and consider what lies ahead for trade in a competitive global economy.

Speakers will address key issues including:

* Objectives and challenges for bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations
* Non-tariff and behind-the-border barriers to trade
* Domestic policy choices and implications for trade liberalization
* Governance of global supply chains
* The future of global trade relationships

Speakers: The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable Mp Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Uk; Lord Peter Mandelson, European Commissioner for Trade (2004-08); Ambassador Anthony Gardner, Us Ambassador to the European Union; Ignacio Garcia Bercero, Chief Negotiator, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (Ttip), European Commission; James Emmett, Global Head of Trade and Receivables Finance, Hsbc; Timothy Reif, General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative; He Anabel Gonzalez, Minister of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica