Ralph Ossa
Ralph Ossa is a prominent economist known for his expertise in international trade, serving as the Chief Economist at the World Trade Organization (WTO). He has contributed significantly to the understanding of global trade dynamics and the impact of trade policies on economic growth. Ossa has emphasized the continued importance of the WTO in regulating over 75% of international trade, advocating for reforms to enhance its effectiveness amidst challenges posed by unilateral trade actions from major economies.
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Ralph Ossa stated that tariffs are not the right tool to address the trade deficit.
Deutsche Welle/ Face Trump Europa mai puternică? – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-06-25
Ralph Ossa presented the forecasts of the Organization regarding world trade in 2025 and 2026.
Perspectivas del comercio mundial de la OMC
Guatemala· 2025-04-24Ralph Ossa highlighted the significant impact of trade policy uncertainty on global trade flows.
¿qué se prevé para Sudamérica?
Uruguay· 2025-04-17
Ralph Ossa, the Chief Economist of WTO, indicated that the risks of worsening global trade remain if the US reactivates reciprocal tariffs.
Ekonomi Dunia Mulai Mengarah ke Fase Resesi
Indonesia· 2025-04-17
Chief economist Ralph Ossa stated that trade policy uncertainty has a significant dampening effect on trade flows.
Donald Trump's tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO
United Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Ralph Ossa is the chief economist and director of the economic research and statistics division at the World Trade Organization.
Ralph Ossa | In a world of trade tensions, what do tariffs really do? | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-04-14Ralph Ossa stated that more than 75 percent of global trade still occurs under WTO rules.
Das bedeutet Trumps Handelskrieg für die Welthandelsorganisation WTO
Switzerland· 2025-02-14
