by Strategy&, part of the PwC network

The future of digital trade

Driven by technological advances, digital trade now accounts for $2.86tn of the global economy but with non-tariff barriers on the rise, is trust the missing link to fuel international trade? David Armstrong, Partner, Strategy& illustrates that whilst technology is an enabler to trade, trust is a clincher. Additionally, Richard Samans, Managing Director, Head of Policy and Institutional Impact, World Economic Forum discusses the need for much deeper and wider discussions between the business community and government officials to develop policies which promote trust and foster digital trade.


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