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Sep 18, 2025
Geneva [Switzerland], September 18: The 2025 edition of the World Trade Report has revealed that, with the right enabling policies, artificial intelligence (AI) could boost the value of cross-border flows of goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040 thanks to productivity gains and lower trade costs. However, the flagship publication by the WTO Secretariat notes that for AI and trade to contribute to inclusive growth - with benefits shared widely - policies need to be in place to bridge the digital divide, invest in workforce skills, and maintain an open and predictable trading environment.
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