The World Trade Organization says world trade growth is likely to be slower than previously thought in 2018 and 2019.... amid the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China.<br /> According to the latest forecast by the WTO,... the world trade in goods will grow by three-point-nine percent this year,... less than the four-point-four percent it forecast in April. <br />Trade growth of three-point-seven percent is expected for 2019,... down from its previous forecast of 4-percent.<br />WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo (Az-eh-vay-do) says while trade growth remains strong,... the downgrade reflects the heightened tensions between the U.S. and China. <br />
