The 2024 Public Forum theme is “Re-globalization: Better Trade for a Better World”. The event will be held in person at the WTO in Geneva. The online registration form, which must be completed by all participants, is available here. The Forum will have 135 …
By Theresa Carpenter, Samuel Munyaneza and Ralf Peters at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) This blog post is based on the original special topic “Tariffs on critical minerals in the electric vehicle value chain” of the World Tariff Profiles 2024. The …
The EU claims that the measures in question contain domestic content requirements that are inconsistent with provisions under the WTO's General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures and the General Agreement …
Among the interactive charts featured are “Growth in merchandise trade value and volume”, the “Top 20 exporters in merchandise trade” and “Growth in commercial services”. The charts illustrate the evolution of trade while underlying data and tables in …
In an opening message, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says: “As it marks its 30th anniversary this year, the WTO has continued to enable members to use trade as a means to improve living standards, create better jobs and promote sustainable …
The formal participation of the Gambia in the IWG officially became effective on 1 July 2024. “This milestone reflects our commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women,” said Kemo Janka of the Gambia's Ministry of Trade, Industry, …
DS613: European Union — Measures Concerning the Importation of Citrus Fruit from South Africa DS624: European Union — Additional Measures Concerning the Importation of Citrus Fruit from South Africa South Africa submitted its second requests for two panels …
While engaging in workshops, case studies and roundtable discussions, participants learned about current trade issues and WTO discussions and strengthened their expertise on applying trade agreements. The course also provided opportunities to interact with …
DDG Hill highlighted the resilience of international trade in the face of polycrises over the last few years. At the end of 2023, merchandise trade in real terms was 6% above its pre-pandemic peak and up 19% compared to 2015. According to the WTO's …
The coordinators reported back on the results of their consultations on priorities, or points of focus, for the Dialogue's work in 2024 and 2025. On behalf of the six coordinators (Australia, Barbados, China, Ecuador, Fiji, Morocco), Ecuador and …
Summary tables, providing data by country/territory, list the average “bound” or maximum tariffs each economy can apply to its imports from other WTO members as well as the average tariffs actually applied. Tariffs are listed for both agricultural and non- …
France's contribution will support four programmes. The traineeship programme sponsored by France and Ireland will receive an annual contribution of EUR 900,000 (CHF 870,000) to finance internships for government officials at the permanent missions of …
By Tomasz Gonciarz, Thomas Verbeet and Roy Santana Sports goods trade has seen a massive boost in recent years, with increased spending by a variety of consumers, ranging from fitness fanatics to aspiring Olympic athletes. Since 1996, trade in sports goods …
Women's football has grown exponentially in the last few years, triggering a significant shift in global sports consumption with the rise of world-class women players leading to increased media coverage, rapid commercialisation and heightened …
Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am happy to receive Jordan's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Jordan, the fourth member from the Middle East region to have formally accepted the Agreement, is demonstrating its …
DG selection process Members discussed the request from the African Group of members regarding the appointment of the Director General (WT/GC/W/948). The African Group requests that the current Director-General make herself available to serve a second term …
WTO members officially approved the WTO accessions of both least-developed countries (LDCs) during a special ceremony at the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi on 26 February. “This moment marks a significant milestone in our nation history …
In the notification Madagascar indicated, among other things, as follows (provisional English translation): “Interested parties must make themselves known to the ANMCC, the investigating authority, within 30 days from the date of opening of the …
Mr. Atheer Dawood Salman Al Ghrairi, Iraq's Minister of Trade, led a high-level delegation from Baghdad at the third meeting of the Working Party. Ambassador Saqr Almoqbel of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who chaired the Working Party for the first …
Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am delighted to receive formal acceptances of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from Benin and Sierra Leone. Their support underlines the importance that they, as least-developed members, place on this Agreement …
