Trade’s vital role in fostering sustainable ocean economies that leave no one behind will be in the spotlight during the high-stakes global meeting.
Joint efforts are underway to help Latin America deepen green industrial policies, build a shared regional agenda and establish governance mechanisms to sustain economic transformation.
The United States is departing from nearly a century of declining tariffs that once made its rates among the world’s lowest. Amid exemptions, pauses, and country-specific rules, how high are the new tariffs facing developing countries?
The group includes critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, solar panels, AI infrastructure and other technologies powering the energy and digital transitions.
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns a looming copper shortfall could stall the world’s shift to clean energy and digital technologies.
The global copper industry is entering a pivotal phase – one not only requiring more production, but also smarter, more inclusive and technologically driven growth strategies.
Customs modernization supported by UN Trade and Development accelerates progress in boosting economic connectivity and commercial vitality for the landlocked nation.
UNCTAD expects global growth to slow to 2.3% this year as trade and economic policy uncertainty erode business and investor confidence.
Maritime transport moves over 80% of goods traded worldwide. Country-level seaborne trade data is vital for shaping better transport, trade and investment policies.
Stronger policy coordination and regional trade are urgently needed, with the world economy on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty.
