How 2020 Went From Ceasefire in Global Trade Wars to Epic Pandemic Battle

Unprecedented disruption from the coronavirus was just one of the ordeals inflicted on global commerce in 2020 during a year that also featured scandal, suspense and brinkmanship.

Post-Brexit trade talks, a U.S.-China accord and two senior resignations punctuated the past 12 months against a backdrop of economic shutdowns that shook global trade like never before. As a tumultuous year draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the key events and stories that filled Supply Lines every day.