The Need for Cooperation in International Trade Law to Face the Unique Circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The Coronavirus outbreak has caused significant and multidimensional changes to our lives. In terms of international trade relations, the uncoordinated and non-uniformity state policies become one of obstacles to provide a trading climate responsive to global needs. A very detrimental impact is the existence of restrictions on trade traffic as part of the efforts of each country to mitigate international trade. On the other hand, international trade can also be an opportunity to develop technology and information sharing facilities, especially in the distribution of medical supplies. Using a normative research methodology, this study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international trade relations. In addition, this study also analyzes the need of responsive trade measures in overcoming trade issues to respond to the global need for access to medical supplies.