Trade Justice
The Co-operative Party believes that trade is the best tool in the fight against global poverty. Two areas are key to rebalancing the global trading system: fair trade and trade justice.International trade rules favour the most powerful countries, putting poor families and developing countries at a disadvantage. The Co-operative Party will work with governments to replace free trade with just and equitable trade. Progress on international talks is crucial in this regard, and Labour should work towards a deal where fair trade rules and development concerns must be central to the negotiations.
