# AI boom bolsters global trade growth, benefiting China and India, IMF says

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- Reuters, 2026-10-13 03:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/ai-boom-bolstered-growth-global-trade-benefiting-china-india-imf-says-2026-10-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acda11476e0550001f0caa9

> Strong AI demand has helped drive growth in China, India and other Asian countries, outpacing overall global trade growth, IMF chief economist Silvana Tenreyro said Tuesday.

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