The following is a 13 June 2012 news item by the World Trade Organization.
The value of world merchandise trade was 5% higher in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, according to WTO figures released on 8 June 2012. This modest performance follows a slowdown in trade during the second half of 2011.
This item is available in its entirety at:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news12_e/stts_13jun12_e.htm