US membership in the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is harmful to US national interests. Since UNCTAD was founded, most developing countries joined the General Agreement on Tariffs ...
Global financial system must adapt to better serve economy, UN trade agency says The financial system risks undermining global trade if it fails to adapt to the economy's needs, with developing ...
The United Nations has warned of significant risks to global trade and development, including higher food prices and cost-of-living, if the Strait of Hormuz is closed amid the West Asia conflict.
NEW YORK, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirmed in a new report released Wednesday that maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz ...
Global merchandise trade growth is expected to slow sharply from about 4.7% in 2025 to 1.5-2.5% in 2026 due to disruptions in ...