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This monthly publication provides insight on key trends in world trade. It presents up-to-date analysis on the evolution of imports and exports for different regions and economic sectors and examines current and emerging trade policy issues and their impact on economic development in a fast-changing global trade context.

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Global Trade Update (May 2025)

Focus on critical minerals: Copper in the new green and digital economy

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UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/3

1 May 2025

English

Global Trade Update (April 2025): Escalating tariffs – the impact on small and vulnerable economies

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UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/2

14 Apr 2025

English

Global Trade Update (March 2025): The role of tariffs in international trade

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UNCTAD/DITC/INF/2025/1

14 Mar 2025

English

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