WTO raises 2026 trade growth forecast citing AI impact
Most outlets reported the WTO's increased 2026 trade growth forecast, emphasizing the role of the AI boom and the resilience of merchandise trade amid the Middle East crisis. One outlet added context about supply chains, while others provided similar framing without additional details.
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WTO hikes 2026 trade growth forecast on AI boom
GENEVA: The WTO on Thursday sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom and proving more resilient than expected amid the Middle East crisis. Thanks to supply chain adaptations and the surge in artificial intelligence investments, the World Trade Organization now projects 3.9 percent growth in the volume of merchandise trade this year, up ...
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WTO hikes 2026 trade growth forecast on AI boom
The WTO on Thursday sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom and proving more resilient than expected amid the Middle East crisis.
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