News / Expansion, trade wars and protectionism the headlines at bullish DP-DHL AGM

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CEO Frank Appel took the opportunity of DP DHL’s annual meeting today to have a pop at Donald Trump, his trade wars and his wall.

“The future is global,” said Mr Appel. “Anything else is a misconception.

“People have the right to participate and to enjoy prosperity. If you build new barriers, you will not be successful in the long term. Walls are not the solution.”

The speech noted many of DHL’s achievements, while skirting around past failures. Mr Appel acknowledged that the ...