Global trade in 2025: Resilience under pressure.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 16, 2025(News )As trade uncertainty grows, global cooperation and balanced policies will be key to preventing economic fragmentation and safeguarding long-term growth.
Africa’s vulnerability to global shocks highlights need for stronger regional trade.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADFeb 10, 2025(News )Dependence on commodities, high debt, and weak infrastructure make African economies more vulnerable. Stronger and more diversified trade networks can enhance their resilience and drive growth.
Africa’s $3.4 trillion opportunity: Turning vulnerabilities into resilience.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADFeb 10, 2025(News )Stronger intra-regional trade, strategic investments and bolder economic reforms are crucial to unlocking the vast potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
WTO Secretariat hosts first conference on interplay between AI and global trade
Stories & Blogs WTONov 21, 2024(News )The WTO Secretariat hosted a conference titled “How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade” on 21 November to explore the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) presents for global trade.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTONov 20, 2024(Blog )Trade in intermediate goods (IGs) is playing an increasing role in Africa's economic development. In recent years, IG exports have risen much faster than imports, leading to a significant reduction in the continent's IG trade deficit.
Vulnerability of supply chains exposed as global maritime chokepoints come under pressure
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 22, 2024(News )The latest Review of Maritime transport urges action to strengthen infrastructure and operations, promote low-carbon shipping and combat growing concerns over fraudulent ship registrations.
Africa: Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 22, 2024(News )Africa bears the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis, but makes strides in port and vessel performance, trade facilitation and the clean energy transition.
US gives USD 600,000 to strengthen trade expertise in developing economies and LDCs
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The United States is contributing to finance training programmes aimed at enhancing the skills of government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).
Trade Policy Review: Malawi
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Malawi takes place on 9 and 11 October 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Malawi.
Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain
Stories & Blogs WTOAug 01, 2024(Blog )The shift towards clean energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as the world seeks to combat climate change.