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WTO says AI-related buying binge and a spike in US imports spur unexpected rise in goods trade

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), speaks to the media about the report "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics – October 2025 update", during a press ... Read More

'Battered and bruised but still standing': WTO chief on global trade after tariffs

The global trade system has remained resilient despite the U.S.' introduction of import tariffs, the WTO's chief said. Read More

WTO chief finds hope in Trump's trade disruption, sees chance for 'reglobalisation'

The head of the world's trade watchdog has delivered an upbeat take on US President Donald Trump's unilateral tariffs - one of the biggest shocks to the global trading system since its emergence after ... Read More

Global Trade Growth to Be Stronger Than Expected, WTO Says

Global trade in goods will increase more rapidly than previously expected this year as purchases of goods related to artificial intelligence surge and a buildup in inventories in the U.S. softens the ... Read More

Global Trade Growth to Be Stronger Than Expected on AI Surge, Softer Tariff Impact, WTO Says

Global trade in goods will increase more rapidly than previously expected this year as purchases of goods related to artificial intelligence surge and a buildup in inventories in the U.S. softens the ... Read More

Global Trade Growth to Slow Sharply Next Year, W.T.O. Says

The World Trade Organization said trade growth had proved more resilient in 2025 than expected, but would slow next year as result of President Trump’s tariffs. By Ana Swanson Ana Swanson covers ... Read More

Tariffs’ Effect on World Trade

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