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WTO ups merchandise trade forecast amid AI growth
The article discusses the World Trade Organization's upward revision of its forecasts for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 and 2027, primarily supported by a boom in demand for products linked to artificial intelligence, especially semiconductors and AI data centers, which experienced a 67% increase in trade volume. The organization indicated that the expected growth for 2026 will be 3.9%, followed by 4.1% in 2027, offsetting the impact of geopolitical disruptions such as the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. It explained that demand for AI-related goods has significantly contributed to boosting import demand, despite a substantial gap between trade volume growth and value, due to rising energy prices. Asia is leading the trade growth, while some regions such as the Middle East are expected to see a decline in trade.
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