WTO Warns of Four-Fold Surge in Global Trade Restrictions
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 03, 2025, 11:17 IST | Updated: Dec 03, 2025, 11:17 IST
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This week’s report from the world trade organization, or WTO, reveals a drastic surge in global trade barriers, with more than 2.6 trillion dollars of imports worldwide now subject to new tariffs or trade measures, which is more than four times the amount last year.
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