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The future of trade: Finding balance in a fragmented world
In this episode of The Weekly Tradecast, Luz María de la Mora, Director of UNCTAD’s Trade Division, looks into the complex realities behind today’s trade debates.
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This monthly publication provides insight on key trends in world trade. It presents up-to-date analysis on the evolution of imports and exports for different regions and economic sectors and examines current and emerging trade policy issues and their impact on economic development in a fast-changing global trade context.
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Jointly produced by the WTO, UNCTAD and the International Trade Centre, this annual report provides comprehensive information on the tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 170 countries and customs territories.
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Trade and development foresights 2025: Under pressure – uncertainty reshapes global economic prospects
UNCTAD/GDS/INF/2025/1 - 16 Apr 2025
Global Trade Update (April 2025): Escalating tariffs – the impact on small and vulnerable economies
UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/2 - 14 Apr 2025
Global Trade Update (May 2025)
Focus on critical minerals: Copper in the new green and digital economy
UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/3 - 08 Apr 2025
Global Trade Update (March 2025): The role of tariffs in international trade
UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/1 - 14 Mar 2025
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