Archive · 18 Sep 2025
WTO: AI to Drive Global Trade Growth, Policy Needed
The WTO says that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can boost global trade a lot by 2040.
AI helps businesses by reducing costs and making it easier to communicate.
It could also increase trade for low-income countries.
But, the WTO warns that countries need good policies to make sure everyone benefits from AI.
They need to invest in education, job training, and help for workers.
Open trade and lower tariffs for AI materials are also important.
The WTO projects global trade to rise 34-37% by 2040.
Global GDP could increase by 12-13% due to AI.
AI is expected to reduce trade costs and boost productivity.
AI translation technologies can help small businesses expand globally.
Without proper policies, AI could worsen economic divides.
- Who
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- What
- Reported on AI's potential impact on global trade and GDP.
- When
- Report released on Wednesday.
- Where
- Focus on global trade.
- Why
- To highlight AI's potential to boost trade, and the importance of policies.
WTO Concerns Regarding AI in Global Trade
WTO's Perspective on Opportunities
Impact on Economies
WTO Concerns Regarding AI in Global Trade
Without inclusive policies, AI could deepen existing economic divides.
WTO's Perspective on Opportunities
AI could be a bright spot for trade in an increasingly complex trading environment.
- Projected Trade Increase by 2040
- 34-37%
- Projected Global GDP Increase
- 12-13%
- Key Benefit Areas
- Logistics, regulatory compliance, communication
- Low-Income Export Growth Potential
- Up to 11% with improved infrastructure
