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Published on January 23, 2026 - 20:22 GMT

Australia launches safeguard investigation on fabricated structural steel

In the notification Australia indicated, among other things, as follows: "The first circular/issues paper by the PC will provide information on how interested parties can participate in the investigation. The paper will include the dates for …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala urges “steady nerves” amid trade tensions; ministers discuss WTO reform

With trade tensions rising as a result of tariff threats, DG Okonjo-Iweala's recommendation to leaders was to "keep steady nerves" and avoid hasty reactions as the global trading system faces the worst disruptions in its 80-year history. On …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

WTO helps update customs classification to enable better health emergency response

The HS is the global customs standard used to classify traded products, set tariffs and compile comparable trade statistics. These amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2028 (HS 2028) and will create, for the first time, new 38 dedicated customs …

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Published on January 17, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

DDG Paugam highlights role of trade in addressing global water and food security at GFFA

Addressing agriculture ministers, DDG Paugam underlined that international trade is a key tool to manage growing water stress, noting that more than half of global food production takes place in water-stressed regions. Research has shown that trade in the …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on dry pastries and breakfast cereals

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 initiation of the …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on plastic pipes and tubes and accessories

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 initiation of the …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on polyethylene terephthalate resin

In the notification, Türkiye indicated, among other things, as follows: "Interested parties can download the investigation questionnaires from the investigation page https://ticaret.gov.tr/ithalat/ticaret-politikasi-savunma-araclari/korunma-onlemleri/ …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 11:37 GMT

Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on terephthalic acid

In the notification, Türkiye indicated, among other things, as follows: "The interested parties can download the investigation questionnaires from the investigation page https://ticaret.gov.tr/ithalat/ticaret-politikasi-savunma-araclari/korunma- …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on "other paper and paperboard"

In the notification, Türkiye indicated, among other things, as follows: "The interested parties can download the investigation questionnaires from the investigation page: https://ticaret.gov.tr/ithalat/ticaret-politikasi-savunma-araclari/korunma- …

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Published on December 23, 2025 - 12:36 GMT

China initiates dispute regarding Indian measures on solar cells and modules, and IT goods

China contends the Indian measures are inconsistent with various provisions of the WTO's General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, and the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

WTO members grant EU authorization to impose countermeasures against US in olives dispute

DS577: United States - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Ripe Olives from Spain The European Union said that, in light of the decision by the WTO arbitrator on 29 October, it was requesting authorization from the DSB to take countermeasures to …

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Published on December 18, 2025 - 16:38 GMT

Chinese Taipei initiates dispute regarding Canadian measures on steel, derivative goods

Chinese Taipei contends the Canadian measures are inconsistent with various provisions of the WTO's General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 and the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. Further information is available in document WT/ …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Chinese Taipei contributes USD 100,000 to WTO capacity-building activities

The activities carried out by the WTO Secretariat are intended to help government officials master the complexities of WTO agreements, respect their WTO commitments and promote their domestic interests. The objective of the Global Trust Fund, which has …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

General Council elects Chair, Vice Chairs for 14th Ministerial Conference

WTO members also elected three officials to serve as Vice Chairs for MC14. The officials are: H.E. Minister Kamina Johnson Smith (Jamaica); H.E. Minister Todd McClay (New Zealand); and H.E. Minister Francisco Tiu-Laurel (Philippines) Minister Atangana …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Members review possible deliverables for MC14 at final 2025 General Council meeting

In wrapping up the meeting, DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala thanked members for their efforts throughout the year. "You've worked hard, and in spite of the long meetings we had and sometimes very pointed discussions, I have the feeling that we are getting …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

New report finds global value chains resilient, reconfiguring amid latest challenges

"This new report has reaffirmed something we at the WTO have been saying: Globalization is far from over, and global value chains remain indispensable. The share of GVC trade in global total has declined only marginally from its 2022 peak of 48%, to …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala congratulates 2025 cohort of WTO Young Professionals

The ninth cohort of the Young Professional Programme (YPP) joined the WTO Secretariat in January 2025. Over the past 12 months, they have engaged in the work of the WTO across 13 divisions, gaining hands-on experience of WTO activities and the multilateral …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala emphasizes need for focused agenda ahead of "consequential" MC14

"The purpose of today's TNC is to chart a path to identify a common understanding of which negotiating issues are ready for ministerial action, which are not, and what should be done in each case," DG Okonjo-Iweala said. She recalled members…

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

WTO members discuss green economy, remittance and environmental services classification

Green services economy and sustainable development An informal experience-sharing and information session on the green services economy and sustainable development was held on 11 December 2025, as agreed by the Council for Trade in Services. The session …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 12:33 GMT

Event showcases importance of standards convergence in boosting Africa's export potential

The event, Beyond Tariffs: how standards and regulations shape agribusiness competitiveness, has brought together around 100 policymakers, regulators, standard-setting bodies, agribusinesses, international organizations and development partners from East …

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