Trade limits remain in place across the globe, WTO says
However, the WTO report found evidence of steps towards more open trade policies across sectors, including goods, services and intellectual property
30 June 2020 - 17:15
Trade restrictions remain widespread as wealthy countries move to protect their economies, according to a new report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The world trade body said new import-restrictive measures unrelated to Covid-19 covered an estimated $417.5bn (R7.04-trillion) worth of merchandise trade, the third-highest figure recorded since May 2012...
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