Food, Trade And Turmoil: Navigating Global Disorder

January 09, 2026 | Source: Youtube | by Oxford Real Farming Conference

Sweeping US tariffs are sending shockwaves through global markets, sparking retaliations, market upheaval & fears of a global recession. The Global South — already grappling with a historic debt crisis — is now reeling from dramatic aid cuts and punitive terms of trade. With food prices soaring, farmers squeezed and hunger intensifying, food systems are among the first to feel the strain.

How can we respond? Join IPES-Food to unpack the current moment and explore bold pathways towards cooperative self-reliance, food sovereignty and resilient food systems.