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The latest World Trade Organization (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer indicates that global merchandise trade remained steady at the start of 2025. The index read 102.8 – virtually unchanged from December’s 102.7, suggesting that trade growth continues at a moderate pace, though rising trade policy uncertainty and potential tariff measures could weigh on future performance.
The Master Trade Loan Agreement (MTLA) was designed by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) to be used for lending between financial institutions, specifically related to the financing or refinancing of trade transactions.
