Even before the ink was dry on the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), signed between Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore, other countries including the US expressed interest in following suit. Understand the much-discussed DEPA, and its goal to realize the full potential of digital trade for businesses while also safeguarding policy space for governments.

The EU and the UK are arguing over the interpretation of the Ireland / Northern Ireland protocol, which has resulted in an imaginary border in the Irish Sea. As the EU pushes for strict compliance, Boris Johnson's administration is keen to get rid of the protocol.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – perhaps President Xi Jinping’s signature policy program – is hitting major roadblocks in South Asia. These challenges present significant opportunities for the international community, including Canada, to balance China’s influence in the region.

The goals and intentions of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) such as eliminating tariffs on 90% of goods will be stillborn without essential regulatory and infrastructure changes. New policies must be created to facilitate the faster and seamless flow of goods and services across borders, especially into and out of African ports.