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French-speaking Africa concludes regional WTO workshop on food safety
The regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concluded in Rabat, aiming to improve officials' understanding and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement.
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Uzbekistan advances toward 2026 WTO membership amid ongoing negotiations
A high-level delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Azizbek Urunov, Special Representative of the Uzbek President on WTO issues and Chief Negotiator for WTO accession, participated in negotiations in Geneva.
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Jordan investigates impact of imported footwear on local industry
Jordan has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning the import of safety and protective footwear.
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WTO highlights success in technical assistance programmes throughout 2024
DDG Zhang highlighted the achievements of three significant WTO technical assistance programs in 2024.
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WTO releases report on agricultural import measures in Panama
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a panel report concerning agricultural import measures in Panama.
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Regional trade policy course concludes successfully in Saudi Arabia
A regional trade policy course concluded in Saudi Arabia, providing participants with training on various trade-related topics.
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WTO members review sustainability initiatives ahead of next ministerial conference
Members of the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) gathered to assess their progress and outline future objectives for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
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WTO Chair calls for renewed approach in agriculture talks
The Chair of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has urged members to chart a new course for agriculture negotiations.
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Trade leaders urge inclusion for persons with disabilities
The recent meeting in Geneva highlighted the importance of integrating disability inclusion into global trade discussions.
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Trade concerns dominate recent Goods Council meeting
The Committee on Trade in Goods (CTG) recently reviewed 35 specific trade concerns, including three new issues.
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Hybrid event highlights disability-inclusive trade
The intersection of trade and disability inclusion was the focus of a hybrid event held on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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Middle powers urged by WTO chief to defend multilateral trading system
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, recently addressed an audience in Singapore, urging middle powers to play a more active role in defending and reforming the multilateral trading system.
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WTO concludes advanced dispute settlement course focusing on practical skills
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently concluded its advanced dispute settlement course in Geneva.
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Fisheries subsidies negotiations near conclusion with revised draft text
The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations has circulated a revised draft text ahead of the upcoming General Council meeting in December.
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WTO calls for urgent action on challenges facing global cotton trade
At a recent meeting of the WTO's Director-General's Consultative Framework Mechanism on Cotton (DGCFMC), Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam praised Benin and the International Cotton Advisory Committee for their successful organization of...
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EU challenges China's duties on brandy at WTO
The European Union has initiated a dispute complaint against China concerning duties imposed on brandy.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO Director-General
The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second term.
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WTO-ITC women's initiative receives major funding boost from FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund
The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has received a significant boost from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund.
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Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Initiative reviews progress at final meeting of 2024
Ambassador Clare Kelly of New Zealand, who coordinates the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) initiative, shared updates on recent activities aligned with the 13th Ministerial Conference's Ministerial Statement and work program.
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New sectoral profiles reveal insights into manufacturing trade linkages
Each sectoral profile provides insights into the trade linkages within manufacturing industries, focusing on the inputs for exports and key trends in global value chain (GVC) participation.