An index from the WTO shows growth falling short of medium-term trends, and the performance seen in the first three months of the year might repeat itself.
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According to the WTO, global trade flows are poised to go up 2.6% in 2019, down from 3% in 2018, when it had already fallen short of expectations. Brazil lost one position on the ranking of leading exporting countries.
On the eve of the bloc’s summit, in Buenos Aires, OECD reported that exports rose only 0.3%, with imports up 0.7%, a reflection of protectionist measures taken by the member countries.
The World Trade Outlook Indicator, measured by the organization, is at 98.6 points, the lowest level since October 2016, which signals a possible slowdown in 2018’s last months.
