Trade in goods is expected to grow 3.9% in 2026 even as conflict-related disruptions weaken trade in services.
The World Trade Organization sharply raised its forecast for global merchandise trade, citing a surge in investment in artificial intelligence and unexpectedly resilient supply chains despite severe disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
The WTO now expects merchandise trade volume to grow by 3.9% in 2026, more than double its March forecast of 1.9%, before expanding by 4.1% in 2027. The full findings were published on Thursday in the WTO's Global Trade Outlook and Statistics.
New report finds U.S. customs changes reduce international shipments and concentrate traffic among fewer countries.
UNCTAD warns trade could recover while becoming more concentrated as smaller companies face higher costs.
Consolidation of UNITAR and the U.N. System Staff College is expected to generate savings of up to $7 million.
Can a divided and polarized world still work together to confront problems that no nation can solve alone?
Humanitarian chief warns of a two-week window to prepare as the U.N. mobilizes emergency responders.
Governments and technology providers are building infrastructure to keep sensitive data under domestic control.
Governments meeting in Vienna face calls for stronger action against illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking.
Monitoring systems, assessments and institutional records are at risk as organizations struggle to identify those most in need.
