Battle underway to unblock the Suez Canal as global trade is impacted

The container ship blocking the Suez Canal has a global impact on trade, with more than 250 vessels stuck waiting for the Ever Given to be moved. Specialist salvage companies have been brought in to try and re-float the ship, which has been stuck for several days - blocking the route between Asia and Europe, which is used by 12 percent of global trade.

Discussion Questions

How can small events impact world trade?