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WTO ministerial meeting opens amid Middle East war tensions

The World Trade Organization's ministerial conference opened Thursday as delegates confront rising trade frictions and economic instability tied to the Middle East conflict.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The World Trade Organization's ministerial conference opened Thursday against a backdrop of heightened trade tensions and global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war. Ministers are meeting to consider the implications for the future of global trade as the conflict adds strain to international markets.