Trade fragmentation could hit poor economies nearly four times harder than rich ones, WTO warns

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that trade fragmentation could have a devastating impact on the world's poorest economies. This disruption in global supply chains and increased trade costs will likely hurt these countries the most, as they rely heavily on international trade and global production networks. As a result, least-developed countries could see their GDP fall significantly by 2050. This could exacerbate poverty and hinder economic growth in these nations.

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The WTO warns that global trade fragmentation will severely impact the world's poorest economies, leading to significant GDP falls by 2050. This could have long-lasting effects on their economic development and stability.

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