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Published on July 23, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Facilitator cites “strong engagement” in initial WTO reform consultations

Ambassador Ølberg, who was appointed by General Council Chair Ambassador Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) in early June to serve as facilitator for the reform discussions, noted that he has conducted two rounds of consultation involving …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Canada contributes CAD 250,000 for food, animal and plant health standards

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Canada's donation: "Compliance with international standards enhances food security in both importing and exporting countries by facilitating trade in agricultural products. The long-term impact of …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 15:22 GMT

Argentina accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, five remaining for entry into force

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I warmly welcome Argentina's formal acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. As one of the world's leading fishing nations and exporters, Argentina's commitment underscores this Agreement's importance …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute

This is the second appeal arbitration conducted under the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) to which both China and the European Union are participants. Summary of key findings Download: In pdf format: What is the MPIA? The MPIA …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives

Ambassador Nadia Theodore of Canada, a co-convener of TESSD, welcomed the “important strides” made by the four working groups — each focused on a different key theme outlined above . As work intensifies in the lead-up to MC14, she noted: “It is useful to …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 23:26 GMT

UK gives CHF 850,000 to boost developing economies’ capacity to negotiate trade deals

Over the past 10 years, the Global Trust Fund has covered on average 50 per cent of the costs allocated to trade-related training activities designed for government officials from developing economies. Services, agriculture and trade facilitation are among …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Members call for reinvigorated work on technology transfer, elect new Chair

Members welcomed the election of Ambassador Eheth, who succeeded Ambassador Raimondas Ališauskas of Lithuania, and expressed appreciation for the outgoing Chair's leadership over the past year in advancing the Group's work. In his opening remarks, …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 00:46 GMT

Merchandise trade posts strong growth in Q1 ahead of tariff hikes

The new tariffs announced by the United States on 2 April at the start of the second quarter were widely anticipated, allowing importers to move purchases forward to avoid paying higher duties at a later date. Trade volume growth in the first quarter was …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 00:46 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala: “More than ever all eyes are on us”

In her report to the TNC, DG Okonjo-Iweala noted that despite rising trade measures, 74% of global goods trade still flows under most favoured nation tariff terms, "but in today's climate of record trade policy uncertainty, safeguarding the …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo formally accepts WTO Agreements on Fisheries Subsidies, Trade Facilitation

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am very grateful to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for joining so many other WTO members in taking this step to protect the global commons. We are now just seven ratifications away from the entry into force of this landmark …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Members address trade concerns, current trade tensions at Goods Council meeting

Trade concerns The CTG reviewed 36 trade concerns, with a new concern raised by Australia regarding India's certification process for cotton bales (Quality Control Order) 2023. It also considered, under other business, a request by the Republic of …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Committee highlights active engagement and thematic progress at Trade and Environment Week

Trade and Environment Week 2025 The WTO Secretariat report on the event highlighted the active engagement and vibrant discussions that took place throughout Trade and Environment Week as members and stakeholders explored the evolving relationship between …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 20:32 GMT

Academic collaboration in focus as WTO Chairs Programme looks ahead to MC14

Since its launch in 2010, the WTO Chairs Programme has supported academic institutions in trade-related research, curriculum development and policy outreach. This year, the programme welcomed five new universities – from the Dominican Republic, Nigeria, …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 20:32 GMT

WTO monitoring highlights sharp rise in tariffs alongside search for negotiated solutions

Released on 3 July, the mid-year update to the Secretariat's now-annual Trade Monitoring Report provides an overview of trade and trade-related policy developments from mid-October 2024 to mid-May 2025. Commenting on the findings, WTO Director-General …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Public procurement as key tool to tackle health issues discussed at WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar

The event also presented procurement as a mechanism for fostering innovation, technology transfer and local manufacturing. Clive Ondari from the WHO Secretariat noted that in many countries, access to medical technologies is driven by public procurement as …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Trade and gender group outlines priorities for gender equality work leading to MC14

The 2025-2026 Work Plan reinforces the work initiated at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13), held in Abu Dhabi in 2024. An action plan to support its implementation will be drafted in consultation with members, with clear milestones, targets and …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 12:46 GMT

Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I congratulate Ghana on joining forces with other WTO members to bring the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies closer to entry into force. This collective effort to curb harmful fisheries subsidies puts us on the right track to begin …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 12:46 GMT

WTO announces new cohort of Young Trade Leaders for 2025

Aim of the Young Trade Leaders Programme The Young Trade Leaders Programme was launched in 2024 to bring young people closer to the work of the WTO. By creating a global network of enthusiastic young trade leaders, it aims at promoting a better …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala underscores importance of partnerships to support LDCs

Co-organized by Djibouti, Finland and the Executive Secretariat of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the event focused on strengthening international partnerships in support of LDC trade and investment priorities. The vision for EIF Phase Three – …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 16:10 GMT