WTO downgrades global trade growth forecast to 0.5% for next year
- 08-Oct-2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for global merchandise trade volume growth to 0.5% on Tuesday, citing expected delayed impacts from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. It marks a significant revision down from its previous estimate in August of 1.8% growth. “The outlook for next year is bleaker … I am […]
Global tensions to force trade slowdown in 2019: WTO
- 02-Apr-2019
There are indications that ongoing talks between Washington and Beijing could resolve the bruising tariff battle, but timelines for a possible deal are not clear.