Global trade activity with AI technology and Middle East conflict impact

WTO Reports Global Trade More Resilient Than Expected in 2026

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The World Trade Organization reported that despite the negative impact of the war in the Middle East, global trade remained more resilient than anticipated in 2026. This resilience was largely due to increased spending on AI-related goods, which offset the trade drag caused by the conflict.

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Originally published by nyt