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Propellerhead reason 10.3 april 2019
Propellerhead reason 10.3 april 2019










This is partly explained by slower growth in the European Union, which has a larger share in world trade than in world GDP. Trade only grew slightly faster than output in 2018, and this relative weakness is expected to extend into at least 2019 (Chart 1). The above-average trade growth of 4.6% in 2017 suggested that trade could recover some of its earlier dynamism, but this has not materialized. Consensus estimates have world GDP growth slowing from 2.9% in 2018 to 2.6% in both 20. Trade growth in 2018 was weighed down by several factors, including new tariffs and retaliatory measures affecting widely-traded goods, weaker global economic growth, volatility in financial markets and tighter monetary conditions in developed countries, among others. If we forget the fundamental importance of the rules-based trading system we would risk weakening it, which would be an historic mistake with repercussions for jobs, growth and stability around the world." WTO members are working to do this and are discussing ways to strengthen and safeguard the trading system. It is increasingly urgent that we resolve tensions and focus on charting a positive path forward for global trade which responds to the real challenges in today's economy – such as the technological revolution and the imperative of creating jobs and boosting development.

propellerhead reason 10.3 april 2019

Trade cannot play its full role in driving growth when we see such high levels of uncertainty.

propellerhead reason 10.3 april 2019

WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo said: "With trade tensions running high, no one should be surprised by this outlook.

propellerhead reason 10.3 april 2019

  • The value of commercial services trade rose 8% to $5.80 trillion in 2018, driven by strong import growth in Asia.
  • The value of merchandise trade was up 10% to US$ 19.48 trillion in 2018, partly due to higher energy prices.
  • Weak import demand in Europe and Asia dampened global trade volume growth in 2018 due to the large share of these regions in world trade.
  • Trade tensions still pose the greatest risk to the forecast, but a relaxation could provide some upside potential.
  • Trade growth in 2020 is expected to out-pace GDP growth due to faster GDP growth in developing economies.
  • Trade growth should pick up to 3.0% in 2020 with GDP growth steady at 2.6%.
  • World merchandise trade volume is forecast to grow 2.6% in 2019, accompanied by GDP growth of 2.6%.











  • Propellerhead reason 10.3 april 2019