HELPING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND GLOBAL TRADE & TAKE ACTION
Our mission is to demystify global trade, making it accessible to people, policymakers, and changemakers worldwide. Through engaging content, interactive tools, and actionable resources, we aim to:
Promote Fair and Ethical Trade Practices
Educate on Trade Policies and Their Impact
Amplify Voices for Trade Justice and Sustainability
ABOUT
ABOUT
GLOBAL TRADE SHOULD WORK FOR Everyone
Welcome to TradeXplained—where trade meets transparency and action…
At tradexplained, we cut through the noise and remove the political rhetoric designed to confuse and divide.
Instead of corporate and political spin, we deliver straightforward, no-holds-barred explanations so you can understand the facts, think critically, and draw your own conclusions.
Through visually engaging content, interactive tools, and actionable advocacy campaigns, we bridge the gap between policy debates and real-world impact to empower the next generations to understand, engage, and influence trade policy for a more equitable and sustainable future.
$354 B
The Annual Cost of Forced Labor
4,000+
Existing Trade Agreements
80%
% Of Goods That Move By Sea
QUICK FACTS on GLOBAL TRADE
Who decides the rules of global trade?
Mostly governments and corporations—not the people affected by them.
Why do companies move jobs overseas?
To cut costs—cheaper labor, fewer regulations, bigger profits.
Yes—some corporations sue governments for enacting laws to protect people and the environment.
Can trade deals impact climate policy?
Does free trade really mean free?
