Global trade is undergoing a fundamental transformation. After years of disruption driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Almost everything you use - your phone, fuel, even everyday essentials - travels through critical maritime routes. Even a ...

Global trade volume growth in 2025 is expected to hit 2.4%, up sharply from a previous estimate. For 2026, however, the organization slashed its previous expectation of 1.8% trade volume growth to a ...

The global trade system has remained resilient despite the U.S.' introduction of import tariffs on multiple goods from multiple countries, the WTO's chief told CNBC. Trump, the architect of U.S.

The Suez, Panama, and Black Sea routes are facing major disruptions from conflict and climate impacts, threatening global supply chains. Companies are rerouting ships or shifting to land and rail ...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to ripple through the global economy, raising concerns about disruptions to energy supplies, trade flows and food production. As tensions escalate, ...

This article originally appeared in the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs’ CIDOB International Yearbook 2026 and was translated to Spanish and Catalan. It is reprinted with permission. Just ...

Despite the United States levying double-digit duties not seen in nearly a century, global trade is maintaining its strength. In fact, trade between countries across the globe grew at its fastest rate ...

What explains China’s involvement in the West Asian conflict now, and what lessons might it be taking from it? Domestic ...