Unilateralism will cause more uncertainty in 2020: Expert

According to United Nations assistant secretary-general and executive director of the International Trade Centre, regional trade initiatives are likely to make headway but unilateralism and protectionism will advance as well. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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The year 2020 presents a confusing picture on the international trade front.

Regional trade initiatives are likely to make headway, but unilateralism and protectionism will advance as well.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 04, 2019, with the headline Unilateralism will cause more uncertainty in 2020: Expert. Subscribe