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WTO Lifts Global Trade Outlook on AI Boom
Published Friday, October 9, 2026 · Updated October 9
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The WTO now expects global merchandise trade volumes to grow 3.9 per cent in 2026, up sharply from its March forecast of 1.9 per cent.
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- Channel News Asia
The article emphasizes that Asia is the primary driver of current global trade growth, largely due to its central role in the AI investment boom and the production of AI hardware.
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