Global Trade

Reflections from the WTO Public Forum in Geneva highlight the immense potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the critical need for Africa to modernise,…

The WTO's future hinges on adapting its rules to a multipolar global economy, says chief economist Robert Staiger, warning that systemic fragmentation could drastically cut…

Middle East tension has pushed up energy prices and boosted demand for South African coal, raising questions about climate commitments and exports

With a review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated, costly global money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade…

Trade Minister Parks Tau said the US’s 30% tariff on exports has necessitated a balanced response between renegotiation, trade diversification and protection from an import surge

This is despite a slight decline, attributed to an uncertain global trade environment, geopolitical tension and domestic animal disease problems

American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world

The economic fallout includes a risk of US recession and global trade network disruptions, but history shows that patient investors may be rewarded as market volatility settles…

His tariff plans promise economic benefits, but economists warn they could raise consumer prices, increase inflation, and disrupt global trade