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WTO chief sees lasting impact on trade from Middle East war and geopolitics

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World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated on Thursday in Bangkok that ongoing geopolitical shifts, along with the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, will permanently alter global trade flows.

According to the WTO chief, companies are actively hedging their bets against future disruptions and shocks as a direct result of these conflicts and political tensions, leading to a sharp contraction in trade.

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