Crosscurrent: Trade Volatility 35-60% GDP by 2050

Trade/GDP ratio varies 35-60% vs. consensus stabilization near 50-55%
Multi-nodal patches emerge faster than expected, with China dominating Global South
Short-term efficiency chases heighten long-term volatility exposure
Geopolitical fragmentation drives 2.5% trade growth despite tariffs

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