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High ImpactSep 10, 2026Global Merchandise Trade Accelerates Despite Tariffs and Geopolitical Risks
The World Trade Organization's latest analysis reveals that global merchandise trade is gaining traction despite headwinds from escalating tariffs and regional geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Global Trade Magazine#global-trade#tariff-impact#merchandise-trade
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 20, 2026US Imports Surge Despite 2025 Tariffs; Exports Remain Stable
Contrary to expectations that increased tariffs would dampen trade flows, US merchandise imports grew during the first half of 2025 while export volumes held steady. This counterintuitive result refle
Peterson Institute for International Economics#tariffs-2025#us-imports-exports#trade-policy-impact