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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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Canada challenges US steel and aluminium duties at WTO
Canada has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the United States' recent imposition of duties on steel and aluminium products.
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WTO explores linkages between services trade and environmental sustainability
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have agreed to organize informal experience-sharing sessions on good regulatory practices and recognition of professional qualifications.
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WTO highlights progress in trade facilitation agreement implementation
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reported significant progress in the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), highlighting 196 measures that developing and least-developed country (LDC) members aim to implement by 2025.
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WTO releases reports for Australia's trade policy review
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents pertaining to the Trade Policy Review of Australia.
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WTO Goods Trade Barometer stable but warns of potential future impacts
The World Trade Organization's Goods Trade Barometer has maintained a steady reading at the beginning of 2025, with an index value of 102.8.
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DDG Ellard highlights business role in strengthening global trade system
DDG Ellard, during her visit to Japan, emphasized the broad scope of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) work, which includes services, digital trade, intellectual property, standards, and trade facilitation.
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WTO members prepare for MC14 focusing on environmental sustainability
Members of the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) are preparing for the upcoming MC14 conference with a focus on specific sectors and objectives related to environmental sustainability.
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WTO welcomes new participants in French Irish Mission and Netherlands Talent programmes
DDG Zhang has extended a welcome to participants in two World Trade Organization (WTO) technical assistance programs.
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Guatemala joins WTO effort against harmful fishing subsidies
Guatemala has formally accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 92nd member to do so.
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WTO highlights inclusive trade efforts at Mexico workshop
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently held a workshop in Mexico as part of the WTO Chairs Programme, emphasizing the importance of advancing inclusive trade.
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WEIDE Fund launches support for women entrepreneurs across four nations
The WEIDE Fund, designed to support women entrepreneurs, is set to begin its rollout in four countries.
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Angela Merkel advocates for women's participation in trade through multilateral cooperation
Angela Merkel, the former German Chancellor, delivered a lecture titled "Empowering women through multilateral cooperation" on March 7, 2025.
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WTO workshop addresses inclusive trade challenges across diverse communities
The Latin American and Caribbean Network of the WTO Chairs Programme recently hosted a workshop in Mexico focusing on trade inclusivity.
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Canada challenges US tariffs at WTO over alleged trade violations
Canada has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding new US tariff measures.
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China revises dispute consultations request with US over tariff measures
China has filed an addendum to its original request for consultations with the United States, which was initially submitted on February 4, 2025.
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Global focus shifts towards improving regulations for micro-enterprises
The United Kingdom recently shared insights into its Better Regulation Framework (BRF) at a working group session focused on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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Members share experiences on environmental measures beyond tariff codes
The session organized by Luis Oña-Garcés of Ecuador brought together members to discuss environmental measures implemented at borders, going beyond the standard Harmonized System (HS) codes.
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WTO launches enhanced tariff and trade data platform
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has introduced an enhanced platform known as the Tariff and Trade Data (TTD) platform.
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Live screening registration opens for US-EU ripe olives dispute arbitrator's meeting
Registration is now open for the live screening of the Arbitrator's meeting in the US-EU ripe olives dispute.
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WTO introduces new online course on key concepts in digital trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has launched its second online course focused on trade in the digital era.