Published on
January 31, 2026
Can Emerging Economies Leapfrog into AI-Driven Trade Models?
- AI can compress traditional export pathways, enabling SMEs to access global markets faster and at lower cost.
- Governments play a critical role in building digital trade rails, data standards, and AI-ready public infrastructure.
- An AI-driven trade stack can diversify economies, expand fiscal revenues, and strengthen resilience in global commerce.
This report examines how artificial intelligence can reshape global trade and enable emerging economies to leapfrog traditional export barriers. It explores AI-enabled trade stacks, SME-centric use cases, and government-led playbooks to digitize trade infrastructure, expand market access, and build more inclusive, resilient, and competitive trade ecosystems.
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