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The pandemic has significantly impacted global trade, with border closures and export restrictions, particularly on critical medical supplies such as ventilators and protective gear. Minister Linde laments that countries acting in self-interest have hindered the flow of essential goods, which poses economic and moral challenges.
Sweden, being export-dependent—with about half of its GDP reliant on exports—has experienced economic disruptions. The interruption of global supply chains and export restrictions by other nations have underscored vulnerabilities, prompting discussions on domestic production and industrial resilience.