AP Moller-Maersk’s chief financial officer has raised alarm over a potential shift in US policy which could threaten global trade.
Trond Westlie told Bloomberg that trade barriers weaken global growth in general.
“Low trade barriers not only help trade growth, but also economic growth,” he added.
His comments came a few months prior to the US presidential election, with the two nominees, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, having adopted an anti-trade rhetoric.
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