Looking for clearer insights into global trade and what it means for your business? The DHL Global Connectedness Tracker uncovers key trends shaping international markets, global supply chains, and investment flows worldwide.
DHL and New York University Stern School of Business have released a special update to the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, providing the first comprehensive assessment of how international trade and foreign investment are responding to evolving U.S. trade policy under the second term of President Donald Trump.
This latest edition is based on more than 20 million data points drawn from over 25 global sources, delivering a detailed view of today’s shifting globalization and trade landscape. For companies with international growth plans, it serves as a critical resource for understanding global market trends and investment flows.
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Download NowResilience and Realignment: The State of Global Trade in 2025
The latest update presents a nuanced view of globalization in 2025. Despite rising tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions, global trade remains surprisingly resilient, growing faster in the first half of the year than in any comparable period since 2010 (excluding the post-pandemic rebound).
Recent tariff developments show a more subdued trade outlook across most regions, with North America facing the greatest impact. In contrast, South & Central America and the Middle East & North Africa have seen upward revisions to their forecasts. At the same time, U.S.–China business ties continue to weaken, although concerns about a full-scale global economic split along geopolitical lines remain largely overstated.
“Despite all the headwinds, the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker highlights the enduring strength of global trade. Trade barriers do not serve the world’s best interests. But we must never underestimate the creativity of buyers and sellers around the world who want to do business with each other.”
- John Pearson, CEO DHL Express
Key Takeaways
International expansion demands well-informed decisions – and the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker helps you make them with confidence.
Featuring interactive online charts, it lets you explore global trade and investment trends by region, geopolitical alignment, or individual countries. You can also easily download data and visuals for offline analysis. Whether you’re entering new markets or navigating uncertainty in existing ones, the Tracker puts actionable global insights right at your fingertips.
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