On March 19, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a report indicating that due to the impacts of energy-related risks and conflicts in the Middle East, the growth rate of global merchandise trade for 2026 is anticipated to experience a significant downturn, plummeting to 1.9%. This figure is notably lower than the 4.6% growth recorded in 2025. Nevertheless, amidst these ongoing trade risks, merchandise enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies exhibits promising upward potential.
