Why trade is a vital tool in the UK’s economic recovery from the pandemic

At the CBI’s International Trade conference, CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairbairn, and CBI President, Lord Bilimoria, are joined by DIT Permanent Secretary, Antonia Romeo for the opening session of the conference. The panel discuss trade’s role in the economic recovery, why it’s important for the UK to have a strong voice on the future of free trade, and how DIT can work with business to maximise the opportunities worldwide for British firms.

Speakers

• Chair: Daisy McAndrew
• Carolyn Fairbairn, Director-General, CBI
• Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL, President, CBI
• Antonia Romeo, Permanent Secretary, Department for International Trade (DIT)

Highlights from the session:

• Antonia Romeo reflected on the impact of the pandemic on trade, and how it can be a vital tool in the economic recovery
• Antonia went on to say how important it is that the UK has a strong voice on the global stage in champion