The World Trade Organization said trade growth had proved more resilient in 2025 than expected, but would slow next year as ...

The World Trade Organization, in a report released this past week, forecasts that global trade will slow next year as fewer ...

Global trade volumes rose sharply in the first half of 2025 as businesses front-loaded imports ahead of higher tariffs.

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. Bruce Hirsh is principal at Tailwind Global Strategies LLC and “of counsel” to Capitol Counsel LLC. The WTO, already hamstrung by its need ...

15 May 2025 — The global economy is at a precarious juncture, marked by heightened trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects as of ...

Tensions have escalated globally after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, including 68 nations and the European Union. The move has triggered strong reactions ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The World Trade Organization predicted subdued global merchandise trade this year and next, saying activity remains clouded by President ...

The World Trade Organization sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for global merchandise trade volume growth to 0.5% on Tuesday, ...

A two-decade analysis shows that sustainable shark trade depends on collaborative global governance, improved traceability, and science-based catch limits, led by strong EU regulatory frameworks. The ...

Serkan Arslanalp, Seung Mo Choi, Parisa Kamali, Robin Koepke, Matthew McKetty, Michele Ruta, Mario Saraiva, Alessandra Sozzi, and Jasper Verschuur. "Nowcasting Global Trade from Space", IMF Working ...

After strong growth in 2024, global trade will take a hit this year. Many point the finger at President Donald Trump. That's a mistake. The World Trade Organization said the volume of merchandise ...