Global Trade Growth to Slow Sharply Next Year

Global trade growth to slow sharply next year, WTO says - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

GENEVA — The World Trade Organization 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.

Global Trade Growth to Slow Sharply Next Year

“The World Trade Organization on Tuesday forecast slower trade growth for next year because of the Trump administration’s sweeping global tariffs, but it said trade had proved more resilient than expected so far this year,” the New York Times reports.