New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Global trade is at a critical juncture as geopolitical tensions, industrial policies, technological competition, AI, environmental measures and supply-chain concerns reshape international commerce, the WTO said in its World Trade Report 2026.

WTO simulations show that geopolitical fragmentation could reduce global GDP by 5.1 percent and exports by 18.6 percent by 2050 from the baseline.

The report said policymakers must address economic-security concerns while preserving the benefits of open markets, international cooperation and rules-based trade.

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