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Published on March 30, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Members participating in IFD Agreement issue joint ministerial declaration at end of MC14

Joint press release Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement Jointly issued by the Republic of Korea and Chile 30 March 2026 MC14 in Yaoundé highlighted unprecedented political support for the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) …

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Published on March 30, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues

Cameroon's Minister of Trade Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, the Chair of MC14, said ministers worked to conclude as many issues as possible across the various areas of negotiation during the four-day meeting. He thanked the ministers facilitating the …

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Published on March 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Ministers exchange views on key WTO topics, consider paths forward at MC14

The purpose of the ministerial sessions was to allow ministers and trade officials at MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to engage in discussions aimed at providing political direction for future work at the WTO as well as to address unresolved issues, with the …

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Published on March 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

DG cites MPIA as "practical, confidence-building bridge" pending dispute reform deal

The event saw MPIA parties issue a joint statement reaffirming their support for the mechanism and encouraging other WTO members to join. Based on the arbitration provision in Article 25 of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Understanding, the MPIA was …

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Published on March 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Members adopt a pathway to bring E‑Commerce Agreement into force via interim arrangements

14th WTO Ministerial Conference Sixty-six members, covering approximately 70% of global trade, have adopted a pathway to bring into force the WTO Agreement on Electronic Commerce through interim arrangements while continuing to work towards its …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Africa, Latin America strengthen economic and trade relations at MC14 side event

The event highlighted that Africa and the region of Latin America and the Caribbean represent nearly 90 countries and over one-quarter of the global population, accounting for close to 2.1 billion people. Their combined GDP of over USD 10 trillion provides …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

EU launches safeguard investigation on grain-oriented electrical steel

In the notification, the EU indicated, among other things, as follows: "4. Provide a point of contact for the investigation and identify the preferred means for corresponding Commission address for correspondence: European Commission Directorate- …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Australia contributes an additional AUD 2 million to WTO Fish Fund

The Fish Fund is fully operational and provides support through grants for technical assistance and capacity-building needed to implement the obligations and disciplines contained in the Agreement. In November 2025, the Fish Fund Steering Committee …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Adding value to cotton in Africa can drive inclusive growth, ministers and agency heads say

The high-level event marked the launch of a new phase under the Partenariat pour le Coton (PPC) initiative, with a focus on mobilizing investment to accelerate the transformation of the cotton-to-textile-and-garment value chain. Today, around 98% of the …

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Published on March 25, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Leaders underscore momentum in empowering women traders at MC14 high-level event

"Two years ago, in Abu Dhabi, we stood together to launch the WEIDE Fund. At that moment, we spoke not only about the challenges women face in trade, but about the opportunities ahead - particularly in digital trade," DG Okonjo-Iweala said, …

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Published on March 25, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

EIF launches new phase amid call for partnerships to boost LDC trade, receives new pledges

EIF Phase Three is a new six-year phase of the partnership dedicated to support LDCs leverage trade and investment for inclusive, resilient and sustainable development. The new contribution pledges are from Germany (EUR 1.7 million - approximately CHF 1.5 …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

AI investment and Middle East conflict shape outlook for global trade

by Robert Staiger The outlook for world trade in 2026 will be shaped by two powerful and opposite forces. On the one hand, the extraordinary momentum of investment in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to energize global demand for high-tech goods and …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

WTO Chairs Programme holds academic conference in Cameroon

The WCP, launched in 2010, supports a network of academic institutions in developing and least developed WTO members and observers in producing trade-related research and developing course material. Through the outreach component of the programme, the …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Participants launch MC14 environmental sustainability package, chart new phase of action

Ambassador Ronald Saborío of Costa Rica, a Co-Convenor of the TESSD discussions, said: "Today, we are releasing these documents publicly to inform policymakers and stakeholders. The documents reflect an impressive level of work and dedication from …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Middle East conflict weighs further on slowing trade outlook

The latest "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" released on 19 March provides a baseline growth scenario excluding energy price shocks, forecasting that global merchandise trade growth would slow to 1.9% in 2026 from 4.6% in 2025 as trade is …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Arbitrator to set level of trade suspension in Indonesia–EU palm oil biofuels dispute

DS593: European Union - Certain Measures Concerning Palm Oil and Oil Palm Crop-Based Biofuels On 9 March, Indonesia submitted a request for authorization to suspend concessions with respect to the European Union as a result of what it said was the EU' …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Canada launches safeguard investigation on certain vegetable goods

In the notification, Canada indicated, among other things, as follows: "4. Provide a point of contact for the investigation and identify the preferred means for corresponding: Point of contact: Registrar Canadian International Trade Tribunal 5th Floor …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Market Access Committee adopts decision on recording the resolution of trade concerns

Recording the resolution of trade concerns The CMA adopted a decision on recording the resolution of trade concerns. The Decision notes that WTO members currently use the CMA as a forum to discuss and seek resolution of trade concerns and that they wish to …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

WTO launches applications for 2026 Young Trade Leaders Programme

Young people between the ages of 18 and 28 with a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply. About the Young Trade Leaders Programme The Young Trade Leaders Programme was created in 2024 to establish a closer link between young …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

DDG Zhang welcomes 2026 cohorts of participants in two technical assistance programmes

A ceremony held at the WTO headquarters on 12 March marked the launch of the 2026 edition of two WTO technical assistance programmes, the French Irish Mission Programme (FIMiP) and the Netherlands Talent Programme (NTP). Welcoming participants, Deputy …

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