Global trade in goods showed resilience in early 2026 as a rise in demand for artificial intelligence-related electronic components helped to partly offset the blow from West Asia conflict disruptions, a WTO report said.

Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting the market, global merchandise trade showcases a surprising resilience, powered by increasing demand for AI-driven…

Global trade in goods showed resilience in early 2026 as a rise in demand for artificial intelligence-related electronic components helped to partly offset the blow from West Asia…