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- In 2025, global trade grew 4.4%, up from 2.5% in 2024, despite rising tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods.
- The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) reported these figures.
- Chinese businesses found new buyers for their products, contributing to this growth.
- Trade is expected to slow in 2026 as higher duties become more pronounced.
- AI-related investments may help mitigate some of the negative effects of tariffs.
