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- Global goods trade expanded in 2025, driven by strong demand for AI-related products, relatively low shipping costs, and the resilience of global value chains — which adapted to policy turbulence through trade diversion and creation.
- Trade in services continued to grow in 2025 led by strong growth in digitally delivered services.
- Shipping costs remained relatively low through February 2026, as rapid container fleet expansion kept freight rates in check despite ongoing supply-chain pressures.
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