Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO

By Bimbola Oyesola Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained, says the World Trade Organization (WTO). The latest World Trade Organization Goods Trade Barometer rose to 103.5 — up [...]The post Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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