Hormuz Strait bottlenecks pose biggest threat to global trade in 80 years, WTO chief says
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WTO's chief warned that Strait of Hormuz supply-chain bottlenecks represent the most severe disruption to global trade in 80 years, with spillovers to food and fertilizer costs. With crude already above $90/bbl, WTO estimates suggest a 0.5pp hit to global goods-trade growth, while rerouting via longer shipping lanes adds sustained freight premiums. The news increases geopolitical risk premia and reinforces inflationary supply-side pressures.
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said supply-chain bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz are putting global trade at risk of its most severe disruption in 80 years, threatening food and fertilizer prices, according to Anadolu. She noted that global goods trade expanded 4.6% this year, beating expectations, and that 72% of global commerce continues to operate under WTO rules. She also pointed to WTO estimates that crude oil at $90 a barrel could cut overall trade growth by 0.5 points, with prices now above that level.
