WTO Warns of Slowing Global Trade Amid Rising US Imports and Tariffs
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The WTO has significantly raised its forecast for global goods trade growth in 2025 to 2.4%, driven by AI-related purchases, front-loaded US imports, and robust trade among developing nations, despite expected slowdown in 2026. The surge is largely attributed to increased demand for AI products like semiconductors and servers, with trade among emerging economies also contributing to the positive outlook.
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