Global trade grows by 300 bln USD in H1 with uncertain outlook: UN report


  • World
  • Wednesday, 09 Jul 2025

GENEVA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Global trade grew by an estimated 300 billion U.S. dollars in the first half (H1) of 2025, despite showing a slower growth pace, the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report released Tuesday.

In its latest Global Trade Update report, the UNCTAD warned that the global trade outlook remains uncertain due to persistent policy instability, geopolitical tensions, and signs of weakening global growth in the second half of the year.

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