Prediction: Geopolitical Tensions Could Create the Next Wave of AI Winners

Global trade tensions are reshaping the world we live in. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), since 2009, import restrictions have negatively impacted nearly 11.8% of global imports, while export restrictions have affected 3.2% of global exports as of mid-October 2024. The WTO now expects world merchandise trade growth to slow to 2.4% in 2025 and to just 0.5% in 2026, down sharply from its 2.8% growth in 2024. While these numbers highlight the escalating tensions in global trade, those conditions are also driving many countries to invest in regional manufacturing capacity. Hence, although the technology sector has come under strain due to the geopolitical headwinds, it is also seeing some new growth opportunities because of them.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool