WTO halves 2023 goods trade growth forecast to 0.8%

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised its global goods trade forecast for 2023, cutting it to 0.8% from the previous estimate of 1.7%. The slowdown in trade is attributed to factors such as inflation, high interest rates, US dollar appreciation, and geopolitical tensions. However, the WTO expects a 3.3% growth in trade for 2024.

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