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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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WTO releases compliance ruling on Colombian anti-dumping duties for frozen fries
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a compliance ruling concerning Colombia's anti-dumping duties on frozen fries imported from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
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Forum examines Central Asia's role in global trade development
A recent forum brought together leaders and experts to discuss the role of Central Asian economies in shaping the future of global trade.
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WTO calls for digitalization to improve trade efficiency among landlocked developing countries
A recent meeting chaired by Ambassador Davasuren Gerelmaa of Mongolia gathered ministers and senior officials from 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), alongside leaders from organizations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
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WTO Director-General welcomes President Chapo of Mozambique to organization
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), welcomed President Chapo of Mozambique to the WTO on October 21, 2025.
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China launches WTO dispute over India’s measures on batteries and e-vehicles
China has formally raised a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding certain Indian policies affecting batteries, auto parts, and electric vehicles.
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WTO members examine trade impacts of varied carbon-emission policies
WTO members met to discuss ways to address the impact of diverse carbon-emission measures on trade.
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Geneva Peace Week panel examines link between global trade initiatives and lasting peace
Trade’s role in fostering dialogue and peacebuilding was the focus of a session held during the 2025 Geneva Peace Week, which ran from October 13 to 17.
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WTO introduces online resource hub to support work of parliamentarians
Legislators play a key role in the multilateral trading system by reviewing and adopting World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements and overseeing trade commitments.
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WTO Government Procurement Committee marks 100th meeting, welcomes Guatemala and Barbados as observers
At its 100th session, the Government Procurement Committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reviewed its achievements and welcomed new observers.
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WTO publishes trade policy review documents for Sri Lanka
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a series of documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka.
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WTO introduces interactive dashboards for monthly merchandise trade statistics
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has introduced a new interactive tool called the Monthly Merchandise Trade Statistics, aimed at providing users with detailed insights into global trade trends.
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WTO Market Access Committee discusses supply chain resilience and elects new chair
At its meeting on 13 October, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Market Access elected Mr. Gaurav Gupta of India as Chair for the remainder of the 2025-26 period.
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WTO discusses recognition of professional qualifications and addresses services trade concerns
WTO members met on 2 and 3 October to discuss the recognition of professional qualifications (RPQs) for service providers and other issues related to services trade.
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WTO members discuss plastics pollution measures and highlight new support initiatives at MC14
Representatives from China and Australia, acting as co-coordinators of the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution (DPP) along with Barbados, Ecuador, Fiji, and Morocco, presented five draft documents proposed for consideration at the 14th WTO Ministerial...
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WTO working group advances plans to promote gender equality through trade at upcoming conference
The Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender (IWG) has discussed the implementation of its 2025-2026 Work Plan, aiming to turn shared commitments to gender equality in trade into concrete actions.
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Jordan partners with WTO-ITC on fund supporting women-led digital businesses
Jordan has joined the WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund programme, which aims to support women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in digital trade.
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Jordan joins WTO-backed fund supporting women entrepreneurs in digital trade
Jordan has joined the Women Entrepreneurs in Digital and Green Economy (WEIDE) Fund programme, with applications open from 29 September to 26 October.
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WTO reports AI-driven boost in world trade for 2025 but predicts slowdown next year
World trade saw a boost in 2025, largely driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence-related goods such as semiconductors, servers, and telecommunications equipment, according to the latest "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" update from...
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WTO General Council reviews reforms ahead of next ministerial conference
The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council convened to discuss a range of pressing issues, including ongoing reforms, trade tensions, and the future direction of the multilateral trading system.
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WTO working group reviews support measures for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) recently reviewed a series of new trade initiatives and recognized the achievements of several businesses at its latest meeting.