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Import surge lifts goods barometer ahead of tariff hikes

In early 2025, global trade showed renewed strength, with the WTO’s goods barometer rising to 103.5, its highest since 2021...

India’s strategic reforms for enhanced global trade competitiveness

India is rapidly transforming its trade landscape through a robust set of trade facilitation reforms aimed at streamlining customs operations, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing its integration i...

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India urges WTO reform, opposes non-trade proposals

At an informal WTO ministerial meet India called for reviving the dispute settlement mechanism and addressing non-tariff barriers ...

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India at the crossroads: Navigating a shifting global trade order

India faces both risks and rare opportunities as global trade realigns amid US tariffs and China's tightening grip on supply chains....

Enhancing resilience in global food security and trade

Dr. Arpita Mukherjee highlights global food security challenges, advocating for policy stability and sustainable, value-added exports....

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IPEF’s focus on critical sectors for resilient global supply chain

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity has recently identified several key sectors under its supply chain resilience agreement....

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Green economy smiles even as global trade declines in Q4

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said that the world trade hit a record $32 trillion in 2022, but growth turned negative in the last half of 2022....

Blockchain technology: Role in global trade

Global trade is a conglomeration of complex mechanisms. It is subject to huge costs and stricter regulations. It also requires frequent development of technology in foreign trade. This blog introduces...

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Will Dr Ngozi Okonjo’s stint at WTO be as historic as her appointment?

While the leadership change in the US may be a shot in the arm for new WTO Chief Dr Ngozi Okonjo, she has to walk a tightrope on a number of urgent issues. Arguably, the priority for her would be to e...

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Global trade projection: ‘Weak recovery’ over ‘return to trend’

The WTO has slightly improved its forecast for global trade to a decline by 9.2% YoY, led by increased trade in medical and COVID-19 products as well as lifting of lockdowns. However, the recovery cou...

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