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Iran· DārābWTO Director-General on Geopolitical Shifts Impacting Global Trade
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization stated that shifting geopolitics and ongoing wars will have a lasting impact on world trade, with trade in the Middle East contracting.
Background
Global trade has faced increasing challenges from geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts in recent years. International organizations like the WTO monitor these shifts, as they can disrupt supply chains, alter trade routes, and impact economic stability worldwide. The Middle East, in particular, has been a region affected by various ongoing conflicts.
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