Conflicts and climate catastrophes place trade growth projections on tenterhooks, Unctad says

UN trade outfit says Panama Canal and Red Sea disruptions could be a preview of what's to come

Shamika Sirimanne, director of Unctad’s division on technology and logistics, said disruptions from climate and conflicts could be the “new normal”. — Shamika Sirimanne, director of Unctad’s division on technology and logistics, said disruptions from climate and conflicts could be the “new normal”.Photo: Tim Sullivan/Unctad

Matt Coyne

TradeWinds correspondent

Published 22 October 2024, 14:48Updated 22 October 2024, 15:20

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