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The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, issued a stark warning in Geneva regarding the potential collapse of the global trade system. She emphasized that such a failure could lead to significant chaos in international markets and disrupt economic stability worldwide. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions in global trade relations and highlights the critical role of the WTO in maintaining trade order. The implications of a breakdown in trade systems could affect economies and industries reliant on international commerce.