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Airlines warn over weakening of global trade rules

June 02, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
At the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) annual general meeting held in New Delhi, Director General Willie Walsh cautioned that increasing protectionism and trade restrictions are threatening the global economy and the aviation industry. He emphasized the critical link between international trade and supply chain management and the prosperity generated by global connectivity through air travel. "Flying, like all forms of connectivity, enhances global prosperity," Walsh stated. "However, the rise of isolationism, trade barriers, and the weakening of the multilateral rules-based system is undermining international trade supply chain efficiency. These trends destroy wealth and reduce living standards."

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