Bloomberg Markets dispatched reporters to discover what this upheaval looks like on the ground. Long before these trends are reflected in government data, they're already changing global commerce, which amounts to $32 trillion a year in goods and services, according to the World Trade Organization. Artificial intelligence is forcing employees to learn new skills so they won't be replaced by computers. A shift from fossil fuels is spurring demand for materials essential for electrification. US-China tensions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine are leading companies to bring supply chains closer to home. These moments, which might seem unrelated, represent a transformation in world trade. In France a battery plant's staff learns to supervise new colleagues: robots. In Japan a new semiconductor plant transforms a once-quiet farm town. In Morocco trucks from a Connecticut logistics company ferry car parts and clothing across the Strait of Gibraltar. Photographer: Imane Djamil for Bloomberg Markets A ferry leaving the Tanger Med port, the busiest in Africa.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |