WTO's Lowered Trade Forecast Reflects Global Uncertainty
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 6:36 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast from 1.8% to 0.5%, citing delayed impacts of tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted the resilience of the global trading system, despite continuing uncertainties and tariff effects.
