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WTO sees signs of slowdown in global goods trade growth amid Middle East conflict

Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting the market, global merchandise trade showcases a surprising resilience, powered by increasing demand for AI-driven electronic components. The World Trade Organization's barometer does point to a looming slowdown in trade growth, but volumes continue to exceed expected trends.

The Economic Times

ET Alpha Wealth Summit: India could unlock a $5 trillion export opportunity through FTAs, says Saurabh Mukherjea

He believes a combination of free trade agreements (FTAs), a weakening rupee, and shifting global supply chains could create a massive opportunity for Indian exporters over the coming decade.

The Economic Times

Why India should rethink its opposition to WTO plurilateral deals

The 14th WTO ministerial conference highlighted a divide between multilateralism and plurilateralism. India advocates for multilateralism but faces a changing global trade landscape. The article suggests India should strategically engage with plurilateral agreements. This engagement should focus on MFN-based, open plurilaterals housed within the WTO. Such an approach allows India…

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Electronics drive export upgrade

Economists recently upgraded Thailand's export growth outlook for 2026, projecting shipments of electronic components will continue to expand amid improving global trade, while elevated oil prices will drive imports to grow at a faster rate.

Bangkok Post

Rising geoplitical tensions show why Canada’s agri-food trade strategy needs to change

Canada’s agricultural exporters are under pressure from trade disputes on multiple fronts: tariff disputes with the United States and China and diplomatic friction with India and Saudi Arabia, to name a few.

The Conversation

India, Ethiopia sign bilateral accession protocol for Addis Ababa's WTO membership in Geneva

The deal, fast-tracked under Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to boost trade and investment following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership.

The Economic Times

India blocks China's request for dispute panel on solar sector support measures at WTO

India has blocked China's request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. The case concerns India's support measures for its solar cells, modules, and information technology sectors. China alleges these measures discriminate against its goods. India maintains its policies align with WTO rules. China can renew its request at a…

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China urges WTO to set up panel in case against India's support measures for solar, IT sectors

China has asked the World Trade Organization to form a panel. This is due to a dispute with India over support for solar cells, modules, and IT sectors. Bilateral talks failed to find a solution. China claims India's measures discriminate against its goods. This follows a similar request in January…

The Economic Times

The Decoder: How Mei Gechlik Became the Authority Governments and Corporations Call on for China Intelligence

From Stanford Law School to a Silicon Valley think tank, the founder of sinotalks.com has spent three decades turning China's legal and policy landscape into strategic advantage for decision-makers worldwide.

International Business Times

The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reform

The World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principles. Trade is now seen as strategic power, not just economic exchange. India advocates for balanced reforms to ensure WTO's relevance in a changing world. This includes integrating plurilateral agreements and…

The Economic Times

Playing Deus Ex: Invisible War like it always should have been

Don't mention the (invisible) war.

PC Gamer

Global trade tensions test WTO as reform battle begins in Yaoundé

Trade ministers from 166 countries are gathering in Cameroon’s capital this week for a high-stakes World Trade Organisation meeting – with divisions over reform, digital trade and development raising doubts about whether the body can adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Radio France Internationale

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

With the global rules-based order collapsing, the United Nations faces an existential crisis as the United States leads other countries in defunding and withdrawing from key agencies such as the World Health Organization.

The Conversation

Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos

The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itself

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The Conversation

Africa needs to fight for a better deal on world trade rules: it should lead the charge on these 3 priorities at this week’s WTO meeting

African countries face many trade barriers today. Wealthier countries subsidise their farmers, making African agricultural exports less competitive. Global trade rules promise extra support but are rarely implemented. Many African countries also lack the infrastructure, funding or political will to build industries. This leaves them stuck exporting raw materials instead…

Axios

Global trade grew in 2025 despite Trump tariffs, two reports show

The WTO's latest global trade outlook finds 4.6% growth in global goods trade last year.

Evening Standard

Stocks close down as oil rises and gold retreats

The FTSE 100 index closed down 241.79 points, 2.4%, at 10,063.50.

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Prolonged high oil prices could ‘crimp’ AI boom, WTO warns

Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report says

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Deus Ex's maligned sequel was the most 2026 game of 2003⁠: It clocked the 21st century even harder than Metal Gear Solid 2

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Fortune

The Iran war is giving rise to a centuries-old economic theory—and laying waste to the WTO-based world order

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The Conversation

Australia can no longer be complacent about Trump’s America. It’s time to chart a new course

Australia faces a more complex and dangerous world than at any time since the threat of Japanese invasion during the second world war.

Euronews

European Commission targets WTO’s key rule in push to rebalance China trade

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič calls to reassess the World Trade Organization’s “Most Favoured Nation” rule with China in focus. Chinese exports have surged since the country joined the trade body.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 climbs as US jobs data beats expectations

The FTSE 100 index closed up 118.27 points, or 1.1%, at 10,472.11.

The Conversation

Tariffs might seem manageable now – but they’ll quietly squeeze households later

For more than a year, major institutions like the World Trade Organization (WTO) have been warning that rising tariffs and policy uncertainty would stifle global growth. This is reflected in the ways governments have been deploying tariffs unpredictably. Notably, the US has increasingly deployed threats and sudden tariff swings as…

The Conversation

What Canada can learn from Mexico’s approach to U.S. trade

When United States President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico in early 2025, the two countries reacted very differently. Canada led with an “elbows up” campaign involving counter-tariffs and boycotts of American alcohol.

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