5 Hidden Ways That Globalization is Changing

Evidence is growing that the nature of globalization is changing dramatically – and the countries, companies, and workers that benefit are changing as well. Read more

Mapping the Spread of Words Along Trade Routes

When goods traveled to new regions, their native names sometimes hitchhiked along with them. This map shows the spread of loanwords around the world. Read more

10 Global Insights into a Transforming World

Every day, global trends are reshaping society and the business landscape. Here are 10 insights into how the world is changing—and where we are heading. Read more

How China Overtook the U.S. as the World’s Major Trading Partner

China has become the world’s major trading partner – and now, 128 of 190 countries trade more with China than they do with the United States. Read more

Mapped: The Top Export in Every Country

What is the top export in every country? This series of maps explores some of the most influential goods in global trade. Read more

The World’s Largest Shipping Hubs

The largest shipping hubs have gotten bigger and busier. Here’s a look at how the global landscape has evolved over the past 15 years. Read more

Visualizing the UK and EU Trade Relationship

The UK and the EU have recently laid out new terms for their relationship. So how important is the UK’s trade with the EU? Read more

Which Asian Economies Have the Most Sustainable Trade Policies?

The Sustainable Trade Index ranks 19 Asian economies and the U.S. across three categories of trade sustainability. Read more

Visualizing the Decline of U.S. Manufacturing, by Sector (2002-2022)

Over 45,000 U.S. manufacturing establishments have disappeared since 2002. In this graphic, we examine how the decline varies by sector. Read more

Visualized: The Largest Trading Partners of the U.S.

Who are the biggest trading partners of the U.S.? This visual showcases the trade balances between the U.S. and its trading partners. Read more