In the notification, the EU indicated, among other things, as follows: "4. Provide a point of contact for the investigation and identify the preferred means for corresponding European Commission Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security …
regional trade agreements At a meeting of the Committee on Regional Trade Agreements (CRTA) on 29 October, WTO members considered five regional trade agreements (RTAs) among members as well as three involving non-members. They also took note of new RTA …
Entitled "Transformative Partnerships for Trade Resilience: South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Action", the publication underscores that South-South merchandise exports reached USD 7.2 trillion in 2025, accounting for 27.8 per cent of …
The declaration recognises the importance of technical assistance and capacity building for implementing WTO rules and facilitating the integration of developing economies, including least developed countries (LDCs), into the global trading system. It …
Local and regional production can, under appropriate conditions, contribute to sustainable access to quality-assured, safe, effective, and affordable health technologies, more secure and resilient supply chains, and innovation. Realizing these benefits …
Re-globalization is a process in which globalization is made broader, more resilient and more inclusive. President Ouattara noted Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's call for a focus on re-globalization, and emphasized such an effort requires …
The Global Review looks at how USD 795 billion of investments in Aid for Trade has helped developing economies and LDCs build the infrastructure, skills and institutions they need to benefit more fully from global trade. The Review will also allow …
The PPC is a multistakeholder partnership, co-convened by the WTO and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), that brings together international organizations, financial institutions and private-sector partners, including …
The Committee chair, Ms Ana Lizano (Costa Rica), welcomed the submission of 78 notifications by 28 members since the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies entered into force on 15 September 2025. She encouraged members that have not yet submitted their …
The proposal on trade as an engine for economic growth, submitted by Japan and Switzerland, calls for exchanges of experiences and best practices on trade policies that support economic growth and integration into global value chains. The communication on …
The Committee reviewed new notifications of legislation submitted by Comoros and Tajikistan and continued its review of the legislative notifications of the European Union, Liberia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the Solomon Islands. In reviewing semi-annual …
The meeting was chaired by Ms Carly Stevens of Australia. Review of legislative notifications The Committee reviewed notifications of new or amended national safeguard legislation or regulations from Comoros, Malawi and Tajikistan and continued its review …
Held as part of the 2026 World Investment Forum, the roundtable, entitled "Partnerships, Investment and Trade: Advancing Sustainable Development and Prosperity in LDCs", was co-organized by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Enhanced …
At the transparency session, the General Council Chair Ambassador Clare Kelly sought members' views on how to achieve further progress in WTO reform and move the process into the next phase of interactive and substantive discussions. Several members …
In the notification Zimbabwe indicated, among other things, as follows: " 8. Interested parties Interested parties desiring to participate in the investigation shall have a period of 30 days from the date of initiation to indicate to the Investigating …
In the notification the Philippines indicated, among other things, as follows: "4. Contact point Further information concerning the investigation may be obtained from or submitted to the competent authority at the following address: Trade Remedies …
Second review of the operation and implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement The Committee continued discussions on the second review of the TFA, focusing on both the draft factual report examining the operation and implementation of the Agreement …
The discussion, organized jointly by the WTO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), built on commitments made in the 2024 joint statement on Boosting Supply Chain Trade in Emerging Markets. Participants assessed developments since the launch of …
Notifications At the meeting, the WTO Secretariat presented the findings of a survey conducted among participants in the Workshop on Import Licensing and Notifications, held in September 2026, highlighting the practical challenges faced by participants in …
Accessions update Prior to the Committee meeting, Timor-Leste submitted its initial market access offer and a document compiling information about its government procurement system. Timor-Leste, which joined the WTO in 2024, is the first least developed …
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