Excited to share our latest Global Trade Update: Policy Insights! This edition spotlights copper’s vital role in driving the dual transition. Smart trade policy is essential to support the value chains that rely on it. I hope you find it useful!

¡Felices Pascuas para todos en este día! Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Easter! Joyeuses Pâques à tous!

Global trade reached a record $33 trillion last year, but uncertainty clouds the outlook ahead. UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update – now a monthly publication analysing trade policy and global trade data – examines tariffs and their impact on global trade in its March 2025 edition. 🔗 ow.ly/SVi750VhZ7c

China led global ocean goods exports in 2023, shipping $155 billion worth of products, followed by Germany ($79 billion) & the US ($61 billion). While most top exporters are developed economies, players from the Global South – including India, Mexico, Türkiye & Chile – are rising. ow.ly/T7Bt50Vmfkr

Behind the scenes at @cnbcafrica interview!   It was a pleasure joining @KennethIgbomor to discuss insights from the latest @UNCTAD ‘s Global Trade Update (March 2025). In 2024, Africa trade in goods grew 9% compared to 2023: above the 2% world trade rate.

Fernando Blanco, Undersecretary of Consumer Protection & Fair Trade, highlights the impact of United Nations #ConsumerProtection Guidelines in Argentina. On World Consumer Rights Day, we celebrate the power of informed consumers & fair markets. 🛍️🌍 🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/bOvv50VivWJ #UNGCP40

El #DIM es ocasión para reflexionar sobre los avances logrados para que las mujeres puedan tener una vida plena en condiciones de equidad. Las mujeres merecemos igualdad de oportunidades en todos los aspectos de nuestra vida diaria. ¡Construyamos un mundo con igualdad de oportunidades! @UNCTAD