WTO slashes 2025 global trade forecast due to lasting tariff tensions

The World Trade Organization now expects global merchandise trade to shrink by 0.2% in 2025, a sharp downgrade from its previous forecast of 3% growth issued in October. WTO analysts warn the decline ... Read More

WTO slashes 2025 trade growth forecast, warns of deeper slump

The World Trade Organization sharply cut its forecast for global merchandise trade from solid growth to a decline on Wednesday, saying further U.S. tariffs and spillover effects could lead to the ... Read More

WTO sees 2025 contraction in global goods trade, driven by U.S., as tariffs weigh

Uncertainty over tariffs prompted the World Trade Organization to revise down its outlook for global goods trade, forecasting a contraction this year and possibly a deeper one if conditions ... Read More

WTO warns of global trade decline amid Trump tariff war

The WTO has deemed the impact of Trump’s tariff overhaul and ongoing uncertainty a “crisis” and warned that if the situation deteriorates, trade flows could be reduced, leading ... Read More

World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies

The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. Read More