The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, potentially threatening global food security, the World Trade Organization warned Thursday.
If energy prices remain high, the WTO forecasts that merchandise trade volumes could grow just 1.4 percent this year, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025.
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