Factors Effecting Slow Trade Growth Worldwide

The economy is top of mind with global recessions affecting larger countries, a plague of misfortune in Europe and more

Mar 22, 2016
IHS Markit

As the 16th Annual TPM commenced in Long Beach, CA, the world economy was top of mind, especially with global recessions affecting larger countries like Russia and Brazil, a plague of misfortune in Europe and sustaining low commodity prices worldwide. IHS chief economist Nariman Behravesh discusses how these issues will affect global trade.

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