(261008) -- GENEVA, Oct. 8, 2026 -- World Trade Organization (WTO) Chief Economist Robert Staiger (L) speaks during a press conference at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 8, 2026. WTO said on Thursday that global merchandise trade is expected to grow by 3.9 percent in 2026, up from its March forecast of 1.9 percent, driven by supply chain adaptation and strong investment in artificial intelligence (AI). ) SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO-2026 GLOBAL TRADE GROWTH FORECAST-INCREASE LianxYi
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(261008) -- GENEVA, Oct. 8, 2026 -- World Trade Organization (WTO) Chief Economist Robert Staiger (L) speaks during a press conference at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 8, 2026. WTO said on Thursday that global merchandise trade is expected to grow by 3.9 percent in 2026, up from its March forecast of 1.9 percent, driven by supply chain adaptation and strong investment in artificial intelligence (AI). ) SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO-2026 GLOBAL TRADE GROWTH FORECAST-INCREASE LianxYi
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