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Global merchandise trade to grow 3.9% in 2026
The World Trade Organization has projected that global merchandise trade will grow by 3.9% in 2026, up from its previous forecast of 1.9%. This increase is attributed to rising demand for AI-related products and the adaptation of supply chains, despite lowering the growth outlook for trade in services to 3.3% due to the impact of the situation in the Middle East. The forecasts also indicate that the volume growth of merchandise and services trade will be 4.1% and 6.4%, respectively, in 2027, reaffirming that the trading system continues to demonstrate resilience despite some vulnerabilities.
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