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Temporary tariff pause mitigates trade contraction, but strong downside risks persist: WTO

Apr 17, 2025

Geneva [Switzerland], April 17: The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to decline by 0.2% in 2025 under current conditions, nearly three percentage points lower than what would have been expected under a "low tariff" baseline scenario, according to the WTO Secretariat's latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report released on 16 April.

25 killed in Israeli bombing of Gaza Strip

Apr 17, 2025

Iran - US disagree over negotiations

Apr 17, 2025

WHO reaches agreement on future pandemic response

Apr 17, 2025

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