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Economic Diversification Boosts Commerce in Low-Cost Sourcing Countries, OECD Report Shows

The Aid for Trade report said 47 developing countries, mainly in Africa, out of 88 surveyed made progress in…

Economists Warn Subdued Trade Could Yield 10-Year Low Economic Growth

Economic forecasts warn that a recent stabilization is being threatened by heightened trade tensions, policy…

China Needs Further Reforms for More Sustainable Growth, OECD Says

Trade frictions and the weakening global economy are undermining exports and creating new uncertainties for…

Poll: Regulation is the Biggest Obstacle to Responsible Supply Chains

Inconsistent regulation, it seems, is most responsible for the gap in implementing successful due diligence…

Apparel, Footwear Lead a Growing Trade in Counterfeit Goods

Footwear and apparel top a list of goods making up the biggest share of seizures of counterfeit goods…

Economic Outlook for Top 20 Economies to Weaken as Risks Persist

As the global economy slows and major risks portend further woes, economic prospects are now weaker in nearly…

New Study Confirms Risks of Fluorine-Based Textile Coatings

A new study commissioned by the EU and OECD has recommended that fluorine-based durable water repellents be…

OECD Sees Global Growth Slowing as Trade Conflicts Intensify

Whether it's cyclical or brought on by trade conflicts, the global economic expansion appears to have peaked…

US Economic Forecast Bright, but Storms Could Develop

The U.S. economy is going strong, but the scars from the Great Recession remain and challenges from…

Global Economy Sees Strong Growth but Significant Risks Could Undermine Expansion

The global economy is experiencing stronger growth, driven by a rebound in trade and higher investment, an…

Global Economy Seen Rising but Protectionism Could Curtail It, Reports Say

The global economy is going strong and the general outlook is bright, but global risks like protectionist…

New Report Says Free Trade Zones Are Ripe for Counterfeit Activity

The rapid growth of free trade zones are unintentionally fostering growth in counterfeit goods trafficking…

Weak Trade and Sluggish Investment Force Global Growth Rut

The global economy is stuck in a rut and if policymakers don't rally to dig it out, this period of low growth…

Global Trade in Fake Goods Costs Half a Trillion Dollars Each Year

Counterfeiters are ramping up their rip-off efforts and bringing in beaucoup cash as a result, and global…

OECD Makes Strongest Forecast Yet For China

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is predicting strong economic growth in…