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Global debt hit a record near US$353 trillion in March as U.S. and China borrowing drove the fastest quarterly increase since mid-2025.

UNCTAD’s report reveals global trade hit $33 trillion in 2024, yet uncertainty over tariffs, policies, and economic shifts remains high.

WTO forecasts global merchandise trade growth of 2.7% in 2024 and 3.0% in 2025, citing easing inflation, declining interest rates, and risks from geopolitical tensions.