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WTO Forecasts a Surprising 0.2% Drop in Global Goods Trade for 2025 Amid Trade War Fears

The WTO has revised its 2025 global merchandise trade forecast to a 0.2% contraction, with North America's exports expected to fall by 12.6%. A further decline is possible if trade...

WTO Forecasts a Sharp Decline in Global Goods Trade by 0.2% in 2025 Amid Rising Uncertainties

The WTO forecasts a 0.2% contraction in global merchandise trade for 2025, with North America's exports expected to drop by 12.6%. A further decline is possible if trade tensions e...

WTO Predicts a Slight Decline in Global Goods Trade by 2025 Amid Rising Uncertainties

The WTO forecasts a 0.2% contraction in global merchandise trade for 2025, with North America's exports expected to plummet by 12.6%. A potential 1.5% decline looms if trade wars w...

WTO Forecasts a Slight Dip in Global Goods Trade by 2025 Amid Rising Uncertainties

The WTO revises its 2025 global merchandise trade forecast to a 0.2% contraction, with North America's exports expected to drop sharply. Risks of further decline remain if trade te...

China Challenges EU's Electric Vehicle Duties at WTO, Sparks Global Trade Debate

The WTO is considering China's request for a dispute panel to address the EU's duties on Chinese electric vehicles, with China claiming the measures violate WTO agreements. The EU ...

WTO Evaluates China's Challenge Against EU Duties on Electric Vehicles

The WTO is considering China's request to challenge EU duties on Chinese electric vehicles, with China claiming the duties violate international trade agreements. The EU defends it...

WTO Chief Warns Against Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Trump's Trade Policies

WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns against retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump's policies, highlighting potential catastrophic impacts on global GDP and advoca...

WTO Director-General Advocates for Decentralized Supply Chains for Economic Resilience

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala calls for the decentralization of supply chains to enhance economic resilience and job creation, while also emphasizing the transformative ...