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Published on September 30, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO-FIFA “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative concludes national consultations

Launched in February 2024 following the WTO-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022, the “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative brings together public and private sector partners to support the C4+ countries in advancing along the cotton …

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Published on September 28, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Experts call for resilient and inclusive trade at WTO chairs conference in India

Speaking at the opening of the conference in the presence of the IIFT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rakesh Mohan Joshi, WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang stressed the importance of the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) network in fortifying the …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 17:36 GMT

Azerbaijan continues to make progress towards WTO accession

Samad Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy and newly appointed WTO Chief Negotiator, led the high-level delegation of the Government of Azerbaijan to Geneva for the Working Party meeting. This took place 14 months after the previous meeting in July 2023, …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 17:36 GMT

WTO hosts workshop to boost capacity on import licensing and notifications

In her opening remarks, Ms. Tyesha Turner, Chairperson of the Committee on Import Licensing, emphasized the importance of transparency within the multilateral trading system. She noted that import licensing has been on the global trade agenda since the …

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Published on September 26, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members discuss farm policies, address food security, technology transfer, transparency

The Chair of the Committee, Ms. Anna Leung of Hong Kong, China, facilitated the discussions. Updates on agriculture market developments, food security Members heard updates from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Trade and Development ( …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Roundtable discussion on low-carbon hydrogen underscores importance of global cooperation

In his welcome remarks, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam said: “Trade can act as a bridge, linking regions rich in renewable resources with areas of high demand. We have been told that it offers a unique opportunity for developing economies to …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 13:25 GMT

DDG Ellard opens 7th meeting of UN Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics

“Traditional trade statistics serve as the bedrock for analysing the flow of goods and services across borders,” she said. “Simultaneously, business statistics provide invaluable insights into the structural and operational aspects of enterprises. However, …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 13:25 GMT

7th Meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on Business Trade Statistics

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to all of you, welcome to the World Trade Organization. This is the 7th meeting of the U.N. Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics. This gathering highlights the excellent cooperation between the …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 13:25 GMT

WTO Regional Trade Policy Course kicks off in Togo

Pendant huit semaines, les participants aborderont la modernisation et la réforme du système commercial multilatéral, l'Accord sur les subventions à la pêche et les initiatives numériques et écologiques qui façonnent l'avenir du commerce mondial. …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 13:25 GMT

EU initiates dispute complaint against Chinese anti-subsidy investigation on EU dairy

The EU claims the measure at issue appears to be inconsistent with the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures because the application did not include sufficient evidence of the existence of a countervailable subsidy, of injury, and of a causal …

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Published on September 24, 2024 - 11:21 GMT

Indonesia launches safeguard investigation on tarpaulins made from plastics and synthetic fibers

In the notification, Indonesia indicated, among other things, as follows: "The contact information of the Investigating Authority for correspondence is: THE INDONESIAN SAFEGUARDS COMMITTEE Komite Pengamanan Perdagangan Indonesia (KPPI) Jl. M.I. Ridwan …

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Published on September 23, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Dispute panel established to review certain tax credits under US Inflation Reduction Act

DS623: United States — Certain Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act China submitted its second request to establish a panel to determine whether certain tax credits under the United States Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are in line with WTO rules. …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO advanced course on trade in services concludes in Geneva

The LDCs participating in the course were Bangladesh, Madagascar, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nepal, Tanzania, The Gambia and Zambia. The acceding country was Bhutan. The full list of participating economies is available here. Over five days, …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

WTO-FIFA “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative kicks off national consultations in Benin

The “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative, launched in February 2024 following the signing of the WTO-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022, brings together public and private sector partners to support the C-4 plus countries in moving up the …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

WTO members seek fresh momentum for agriculture talks

Summarizing his informal consultations with members last week, the Chair of the negotiations, Ambassador Alparslan Acarsoy of Türkiye, highlighted a recurring emphasis on the need to rebuild trust among members. The Chair highlighted a widespread desire to …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

Canada pledges CAD 250,000 to support food, animal and plant health standards

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expressed her appreciation for Canada's generosity. "I thank Canada for its longstanding commitment to the STDF. Canada's contribution will allow the STDF to advance agricultural innovation, facilitate …

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Published on September 19, 2024 - 19:44 GMT

Plastics Pollution Dialogue discusses capacity building, inventories of plastic measures

Both points discussed at the meeting are critical in tackling the challenges of plastics pollution while ensuring trade remains a solution to this global issue. Capacity building Delegations examined ways to enhance the capacity of developing members to …

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Published on September 19, 2024 - 19:44 GMT

UAE provides first contribution to EIF Interim Facility to enhance LDC trade capacities

The UAE's contribution – its first to the EIF - will finance initiatives in LDCs aimed at strengthening trade capacities and facilitating these countries' integration into the global trading system. Discussions on establishing a new multilateral …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 18:53 GMT

WTO members move forward with SPS Agreement Sixth Review

At a meeting of the SPS Committee, members discussed the revised version of the background document, the draft report of the Sixth Review and the draft recommendations proposed by the WTO Secretariat, based on discussions held between members during the …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 14:01 GMT

WTO members discuss work programme on e-commerce post MC13 with a focus on development

Members discussed the proposals submitted by the Least-developed Countries Group in WT/GC/W/905/Rev.1, by the African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries Group in WT/GC/W/916 and by Cambodia in WT/GC/W/900. Members' discussions highlighted the importance …

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