Tariff Fears Fuel Q1 Trade, WTO Predicts Slowdown

By Esther Ososanya  Global trade got an unexpected jolt in early 2025, not from economic recovery, but from fear. According to a new World Trade Organisation (WTO) report, the spike in merchandise trade during Q1 2025 was driven by importers rushing to beat anticipated tariff hikes, not by organic demand or improved global conditions. The...

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