This photograph shows a sign of the World Trade Organization (WTO) at their headquarters after the launch of their global trade outlook in Geneva, on March 19, 2026. The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, the WTO warned saying merchandise trade volume growth could be as low as 1.4 percent this year, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)
This photograph shows the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the launch of their global trade outlook in Geneva, on March 19, 2026. The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, the WTO warned saying merchandise trade volume growth could be as low as 1.4 percent this year, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)
This photograph shows the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the launch of their global trade outlook in Geneva, on March 19, 2026. The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, the WTO warned saying merchandise trade volume growth could be as low as 1.4 percent this year, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)