The US-China trade war risks pushing the global economy into recession, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) warning that global output could drop by 7% if the two nations fully decouple. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted that US tariffs and China’s retaliatory measures could fragment global trade, compelling countries to align with one bloc or another. She noted that poorer nations are particularly vulnerable and emphasized the need for diversification in production to enhance global resilience against such geopolitical tensions.
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