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Published on April 11, 2024 - 18:09 GMT

UK gives GBP 673,000 to foster sustainable development in LDCs via EIF Interim Facility

This is the first instalment of the CHF 1 million that the UK pledged to the EIF Interim Facility at the 13th Ministerial Conference held in Abu Dhabi in late February. The Facility has been set up to bridge the gap between the end of Phase Two of the EIF …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on April 11, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

New ideas tabled to advance work of information technology committee

China introduced its new proposal (G/IT/W/58), which aims to enhance both the functioning and the relevance of the ITA. The proposal suggests regular symposiums or workshops where industry representatives and stakeholders can share the latest developments …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on April 11, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members discuss ways to boost developing economies’ participation in global trading system

Participation of developing economies in global trading system Presenting a new report on the participation of developing economies in the global trading system, the WTO Secretariat noted that developing economies' trade in merchandise as well as in …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 17:41 GMT

WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but warns of downside risks

In the latest “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” report, WTO economists note that inflationary pressures are expected to abate this year, allowing real incomes to grow again — particularly in advanced economies — thus providing a boost to the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on April 8, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO members review six regional trade agreements

The Committee considered the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) under the Transparency Mechanism for RTAs. The Agreement, in force since 17 May 2010 and whose beginnings date back to 1977, establishes a free …

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Published on April 4, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO launches online registration for 2024 Public Forum, call for proposals

The 2024 Public Forum will explore how re-globalization can make trade more inclusive, ensuring that the benefits of trade reach more people. It will also examine the role of digitalization, services and sustainability in achieving this goal. Additional …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Australia and China announce mutually agreed solution in dispute over wine duties

Further information is available in document WT/DS602/8. Mutually agreed solution At any stage during the dispute settlement process, parties can settle the dispute by finding a “mutually agreed solution”. Solutions mutually acceptable to the parties to …

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Published on March 28, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

China initiates dispute regarding US tax credits for electric vehicles, renewable energy

China claims the US credits at issue are contingent on the use of domestic over imported goods or discriminate against goods of Chinese origin in violation of provisions under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, the Agreement on Trade-Related …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on March 27, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members discuss digital and remittance services, MC13 follow-up in Services Week

Follow-up to outcomes of ministerial conferences At the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in February 2024, ministers reaffirmed the importance of work on trade in services. They also took note of the “WTO Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Applications open for WTO Regional Workshop on Trade and Public Health

The workshop, which is organized in collaboration with the secretariats of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), takes a holistic approach to the interlinkages between public health, trade and …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO and EIF host discussion on trade policy and women’s economic empowerment

Speakers at the event presented recent developments concerning trade and gender. The WTO's Trade and Gender Office highlighted three member-led outcomes on trade and gender from the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, marking a significant milestone in …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Over 60 students participate in 2024 edition of Model WTO

From 20 to 26 March 2024, university students from 35 economies around the world participated in the 27th edition of “Model WTO” in St. Gallen and Geneva, Switzerland. “Model WTO” is an intensive six-day negotiating exercise in which students, each acting …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members agree on timetable for market access thematic sessions, discuss trade concerns

The outgoing Chair, Renata Cristaldo of Paraguay, requested the Committee's agreement on a series of thematic sessions moderated by WTO members and proposed a preliminary plan of sessions for 2024. The Committee will organize sessions on supply chain …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

WTO panel issues report regarding Australian duties on certain Chinese goods

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