Amid the headlines and noise of the latest tariffs from Washington and the growing fears about the state of global trade, a quiet movement to support free and open commerce is taking place in world ...

Global trade is being forced to adapt as climate change, conflict, and drought disrupt key maritime routes, prompting exploration of new alternatives such as Arctic shipping lanes.

Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels ...