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Russia quits then returns to Ukraine grain export deal; New Brazil president promises trade changes; How trade can help fight inflation and climate change.
Sean Doherty
Master's in Aeronautical Engineering, Imperial College; Master's in Structural Molecular Biology, University of London; MBA, Collège des Ingénieurs; Executive Master's in Global Leadership, World Economic Forum; Master's in International Economic Law and Finance, University of London. Formerly: with IBM Business Dynamics; Energy Practice, Booz & Co. Since 2005, with World Economic Forum, including as head of Supply Chain & Transport, Chemicals and Mining and Metals industries.
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