China Retains Leadership Position, US Slows

Capgemini Consulting, has announced figures from the latest edition of its Global Trade Flow Index. Its analysis reveals a decline in global trade flow levels, as a direct impact of the earthquake disaster in Japan and the resulting effect on trade with major economies. The analysis also highlights continued growth in China as it retains its position as global leader in overall trade volumes, beating previous forecasts that the US would regain its leadership position.