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Trade under strain: policy challenges in a fractured world

In an increasingly fragmented global order, new forms of geopolitical and economic division are reshaping the world economy. Long‑standing trade partnerships face growing pressure, and rising tensions threaten to unwind decades of cooperation
In an increasingly fragmented global order, new forms of geopolitical and economic division are reshaping the world economy. Long‑standing trade partnerships face growing pressure, and rising tensions threaten to unwind decades of cooperation
Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 1 hour 31 minutes 31 seconds
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In an increasingly fragmented global order, new forms of geopolitical and economic division are reshaping the world economy. Long‑standing trade partnerships face growing pressure, and rising tensions threaten to unwind decades of cooperation. This event brings together an interdisciplinary panel of experts to mark the launch of the new LSE Public Policy Review issue, Trade Under Strain: Policy Challenges in a Fractured World.

The volume examines the ongoing debate around tariffs while taking a wide‑ranging view of global trade systems—exploring economic, legal, institutional, historical, and international relations dimensions. Join us for a timely discussion on how policymakers can navigate an increasingly fractured global trading landscape.