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Global trade falls amid Houthi attacks on merchant ships in Red Sea

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Global trade fell in December as Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea disrupted operations. The boss of the world's biggest shipping line has said it could take months before the trade route is safe to traverse.

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