The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement , covering trade in goods and services, came into force on 29 December 2022. Australia will eliminate customs duties on 98.3% of its tariff lines by the end of the implementation period in 2026, …
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "I am grateful for Colombia's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. As an active participant in fisheries subsidies discussions at the WTO, Colombia has consistently demonstrated its commitment to …
Technology transfer is deeply embedded in the TRIPS Agreement and is explicitly mentioned in its objectives in Article 7. In Article 66.2, the TRIPS Agreement specifically obliges developed country members to provide incentives to enterprises and …
Young people between the ages of 18 and 28 with a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply. About the Young Trade Leaders Programme The Young Trade Leaders Programme was created in 2024 to establish a closer link between young people …
Canada claims that the measures, which terminate Canada's exemption from additional duties on certain steel and aluminium products and increase duties on aluminium articles, and which took effect on 12 March, are inconsistent with US obligations under …
The TFA – which contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit – is the first WTO agreement in which developing and LDC members can determine their own implementation schedules, in accordance …
Members also explored the linkages between services trade and environmental sustainability at an event organized by the WTO Secretariat on 12 March. Giving effect to ministerial mandate The agreement to organize informal experience-sharing sessions on good …
The Goods Trade Barometer is a composite leading indicator for world trade, providing real-time information on the trajectory of merchandise trade relative to recent trends. Barometer values greater than 100 are associated with above-trend trade volumes, …
DDG Ellard highlighted that the WTO’s work extends beyond tariffs and trade in goods to areas such as services, digital trade, intellectual property, standards, and trade facilitation. Addressing the risks of fragmentation of the trading system, she called …
In his welcome remarks, DDG Zhang told participants: "You have come to the WTO at a very important time. We will shortly be commencing preparatory work for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14), scheduled for Yaoundé, Cameroon in March 2026. …
Good afternoon, distinguished faculty, students, guests, and friends of Waseda University. It is an honor to join you today at this renowned institution, which has long been a beacon of academic excellence, innovation, and global impact. Waseda University …
"MC14 is now within sight. We the co-convenors, and the facilitators of the Working Groups, are all focused on having this year's set of meetings be as concrete and productive as possible so that we can achieve the ambitious outcomes for MC14 …
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "I warmly welcome Guatemala's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Guatemala’s diverse marine ecosystems illustrate how thriving fisheries matter for biodiversity, food security, and employment in …
Distinguished guests, WCP Chairs, and representatives, It is undeniable that we need to make trade more inclusive. But what does that mean? Why does it matter? These are questions that deserve attention. With this in mind, the Latin American and Caribbean …
WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang delivered opening remarks via video link . He reaffirmed the WTO's commitment to advancing inclusive trade and praised the active role of the Latin American and Caribbean Network, particularly those from …
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: "As you all know, digital trade is the fastest-growing segment of global commerce, with trade in digitally delivered services reaching an astounding US$ 4.25 trillion in 2023. With digital trade, women …
In her lecture titled "Empowering women through multilateral cooperation", Dr Merkel highlighted the importance of establishing rules and standards to ensure women have equal access to economic opportunities. She underscored that supply chain …
Organized and moderated by Luis Oña-Garcés of Ecuador, the session featured experience-sharing by members implementing environmental measures which are controlled at the border based on tariff classification categories beyond the Harmonized System codes. A …
Canada claims the announced additional US ad valorem duties of 25 per cent on all non-energy goods and 10 per cent on energy goods originating in Canada are inconsistent with various provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 as …
China filed an addendum to its original request for consultations of 4 February 2025 (DS633) to include the increase of the additional US ad valorem duties imposed on all goods originating in China from 10 per cent to 20 per cent. Further information in …
