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Published on September 26, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

WTO members prepare to advance e-commerce discussions as MC14 approaches

The facilitator of the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce, Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, in summing up, noted that a group of members expressed at the meeting their intention to submit a draft ministerial text. Several members said they looked …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

New WTO-World Bank reports hail progress in advancing Africa’s digital trade

Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, the facilitator of the WTO Work Programme on E-commerce, moderated the discussion. In her opening remarks, Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill noted that the “Digital Trade for Africa” (DTA) project has come a long way …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia

DS618: European Union — Countervailing Duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia Indonesia expressed regret that the EU decided to appeal the panel's findings before a non-functioning Appellate Body. The EU recalled that it had invited Indonesia to …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Ethiopia’s WTO accession process enters decisive phase

The high-level Ethiopian delegation in Geneva, led by Minister Kassahun, consisted of 18 senior government officials from the Steering Committee on Accession and experts from ministries and government agencies. Other government officials participated from …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

DDG Zhang highlights continued relevance of WTO, importance of business input in its work

"We are facing multiple challenges and uncertainties," DDG Zhang told the visiting entrepreneurs. "But as our Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said, 72% of global trade is still going on within the framework of the WTO. That…

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Committee reviews farm policies, follows up on ministerial outcomes, addresses food security

Updates on agricultural market developments and food security Members heard updates from representatives of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank on ongoing …

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Published on September 25, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

The Dominican Republic launches safeguard investigation on sweet and savoury biscuits

In the notification, the Dominican Republic indicated, among other things, as follows (provisional English translation): "Point of contact and correspondence for the purposes of the investigation Comisión Reguladora de Prácticas Desleales en el …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 21:03 GMT

John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition kicks off with webinar support on offer

The Competition is a simulated hearing under the rules of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism involving exchanges of written submissions and oral pleadings before panelists on international trade law issues. The competition is organized by the European …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress for MC14

Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations to survey their positions and that there was a strong sense of realism and pragmatism among delegations, but that there was also scepticism that divergences could be overcome in time for substantive …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

European Union pledges EUR 5 million to Phase Three of EIF support for LDCs

The commitment was also marked at a short ceremony attended by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and EIF Executive Director Ratnakar Adhikari, who were joined by EU Ambassador João Aguiar Machado and Paz Velasco Velazquez, Head of the Trade, …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

WTO and FAO outline impact of cooperation in support of WTO members’ priorities

The two organizations have been working closely to respond to members' priorities identified at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva in June 2022. These include the Ministerial Declaration on the Emergency Response to Food Insecurity and …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 23:09 GMT

Director-General announces appointment of new Chief Economist

"I am delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Robert W. Staiger to the position of Chief Economist and Director, ERSD," the Director-General said. "Bob is a highly authoritative voice in world trade, specializing in the study of …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 23:09 GMT

Leaner and focused WTO Public Forum 2025 takes trade centre stage in Geneva

The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest outreach event, with this year's Forum exploring across two days how digital advancements are redefining the international trading system and enhancing global connectivity, innovation and cooperation. Participants …

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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 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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