Tea and Tobacco: awkward issues for world trade

Among the most commonly used products worldwide, tea and tobacco have had key roles in the history of colonialism and international trade. Now, tobacco is under continuous attack for its health risks, yet cigarette sales are booming in the developing world. Meanwhile tea-drinking is presented as a healthy life-style option. While the big companies that dominate both industries enjoy massive profits, growers of both products suffer declining real incomes. We look at the background to the tea and tobacco trades, and the impact of globalisation.

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