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Published on September 17, 2025 - 12:29 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala urges parliamentarians to step up support for multilateralism, WTO reform

In her opening address, the Director-General highlighted the entry into force of the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies following ratification of the Agreement by two-thirds of WTO members. Hailing it as a landmark for sustainability, she said: “ …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 12:29 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala: Partnerships are vital for needs assessments to implement IFD Agreement

In her opening remarks, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised the 127 WTO members participating in the IFD Agreement for their successful conclusion of the first agreement to set global benchmarks for enhancing the transparency of investment …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 12:29 GMT

WTO hackathon showcases youth proposals on trade and food security

A shortlist of three finalists competed in Geneva before an expert jury of five WTO ambassadors — from Chile, Djibouti, the Philippines, South Africa and Switzerland. The finalists presented their ideas virtually to the jury and an audience at the WTO, …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 12:29 GMT

AI to boost trade by nearly 40% by 2040 if gaps are bridged, World Trade Report 2025 finds

According to the report, AI could lead to significant increases in trade and GDP by 2040, with global trade projected to rise by 34-37% across different scenarios based on different degrees of policy and technological catch-up between low-, middle- and …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 23:38 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala stresses important role of partnerships to boost opportunities for LDCs

Co-organized by The Gambia (Coordinator of the WTO LDC Group), Germany (EIF Funding Partner Coordinator) and the Executive Secretariat of the EIF, the event was held as part of the EIF Global Forum 2025 entitled "Accelerating Impact – On the Road to …

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Published on September 15, 2025 - 13:26 GMT

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force

The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is the WTO's first multilateral agreement with environmental sustainability at its core. It prohibits government support to illegal fishing activities and overexploitation of stocks, contributing to the protection …

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Published on September 10, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Egypt launches safeguard investigation on cold rolled coil, galvanized steel and pre-painted steel

In the notification Egypt indicated, among other things, as follows: "8. Offer of consultations Egypt offers consultations under Article 12.4 with Members having a substantial interest as exporters of the product concerned." Further, Egypt's …

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Published on September 10, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Egypt launches safeguard investigation on semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel (billets)

In the notification Egypt indicated, among other things, as follows: "8. Offer of consultations Egypt offers consultations under Article 12.4 with Members having a substantial interest as exporters of the product concerned." Further, Egypt's …

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Published on September 8, 2025 - 20:30 GMT

Ireland contributes EUR 200,000 to advance safe and inclusive trade in developing countries

This contribution will enable the STDF's global partnership to deliver on its new Strategy for 2025-2030 "Facilitating Safe Trade to Meet Global Goals", which focuses on strengthening SPS capacity as a pathway to safer and more inclusive …

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Published on September 8, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Thailand launches safeguard investigation on polypropylene

The notification indicated, among other things, as follows: "All relevant importers, exporters and any other interested parties wishing to present evidences, documents, views or comments pertaining to the investigation shall submit the aforementioned …

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Published on September 4, 2025 - 01:35 GMT

Australia contributes AUD 4 million to facilitate safe trade in developing countries

This contribution will play an important role in supporting the STDF to deliver initiatives under its 2025–2030 Strategy "Facilitating Safe Trade to Meet the Global Goals” which aim to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in developing …

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Published on August 25, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

WEIDE Fund selects women beneficiaries in Mongolia as implementation gathers momentum

The call for applications in Mongolia attracted 307 submissions, with 46 beneficiaries being selected, comprising 26 Booster and 20 Discovery grant recipients. The beneficiaries will receive targeted support to boost their digital capabilities, financial …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 23:16 GMT

WTO panel issues report regarding EU duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 23:45 GMT

Deadline to register for 2025 Public Forum extended to 28 August

The 2025 Public Forum – entitled "Enhance, Create and Preserve" – will examine how a modernized, digitalized trading system can improve living standards, create jobs and support sustainable resource management. Participants will explore both the …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 12:47 GMT

China initiates WTO dispute regarding Canadian surtaxes, quotas on steel, aluminium goods

Further information is available in document WT/DS641/1 What is a request for consultations? The request for consultations formally initiates a dispute in the WTO. Consultations give the parties an opportunity to discuss the matter and to find a …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 22:11 GMT

Nepal accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, three remaining for entry into force

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "Only through collective action can we restore the health of our oceans – and curbing harmful fisheries subsidies is an important step to this end. I am deeply grateful to Nepal for its leadership as a landlocked least-developed …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 12:38 GMT

First beneficiaries selected under the WEIDE Fund for women entrepreneurs

The call for applications in Nigeria generated robust interest, with 146 beneficiaries selected from over 67,000 applications received. Selected beneficiaries in the Dominican Republic and Mongolia will be announced shortly, while Jordan is preparing to …

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Published on August 11, 2025 - 15:31 GMT

Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariff measures

Brazil claims the measures are inconsistent with the United States' obligations under various provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 and the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) by seeking redress through tariff measures …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

Frontloading, measured responses cushion tariff impact in 2025 but risk high for 2026

A surge of imports in the United States in the first quarter ahead of widely anticipated tariff hikes contributed to the upward revision to the forecast for 2025 issued in the April Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report. Increased tariffs—including …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 16:44 GMT

WTO issues 2025 Annual Report

In an opening message, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says: “Thirty years ago, the Uruguay Round agreements transformed the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade into the WTO. … Since its creation, open and predictable international markets anchored …

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