Global trade is projected to exceed $35 trillion in 2025, a 7% growth rate driven by technology demand, particularly AI, according to UNCTAD. This surge defies expectations of US tariffs significantly hindering cross-border activity. Trade in goods is expected to grow 6%, with China reporting a $1 trillion surplus despite reduced shipments to the US. Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia are key beneficiaries of AI-related semiconductor demand, with Taiwan revising its growth forecast significantly upward.