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WTO hikes 2026 trade growth forecast on AI boom

The WTO on Thursday sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom and proving more resilient than expected amid the Middle East crisis. Thanks to supply chain adaptations and the surge in artificial intelligence investments, the World Trade Organization now projects 3.9 percent growth…

  • WTO raises 2026 trade growth forecast to 3.9% from 1.9%
  • AI boom and supply chain adaptations drive growth
  • Middle East faces sharp 17.2% export contraction

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