
WTO Report Warns Inaction Could Cost 10% of Global GDP
The WTO's 2026 World Trade Report outlines three future scenarios, projecting that strengthening multilateral trade rules could boost global GDP by 2.9%.
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The WTO's 2026 World Trade Report outlines three future scenarios, projecting that strengthening multilateral trade rules could boost global GDP by 2.9%.

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that AI and trade growth are intertwined.

A new WTO study highlights stablecoins' growing role in easing cross-border payments for international trade, while flagging regulatory and infrastructure gaps.

The U.S. will ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, alcoholic drinks, and other goods from September 29, 2026, replacing 50% tariffs.

Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Goods worth CA$27.6 billion, with duties from 15% to 50%. The move escalates a trade rift that began when the U.S. Imposed its own tariffs last month after trade talks collapsed.
South Korea's semiconductor exports surged 209% year-over-year to a record $46.65 billion in August, driven by AI infrastructure demand.

U.S. Housing starts fell to 1.239 million units in July, below expectations, as higher mortgage rates slowed construction.

Singapore has launched its largest-ever package of financial incentives, pledging over S$60,000 per citizen child.

Nasdaq Inc. Plans to launch a 23-hour trading schedule on December 6, aiming to capture international liquidity and boost transaction fees.

The WTO Dispute Settlement Body adopted a panel report finding the EU's anti-dumping duties on Indonesian fatty acid imports violated trade rules.