World Trade Organization
Recent News About World Trade Organization
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Australia pledges AUD 4 million for safe trade initiatives via WTO-managed partnership
Australia has announced a contribution of AUD 4 million to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), a global partnership managed by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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WEIDE Fund selects 46 Mongolian women entrepreneurs for new support programme
The WEIDE Fund has announced the selection of 46 women-led businesses in Mongolia as beneficiaries of its latest round, following a call for applications that received 307 submissions.
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WTO releases panel report on EU duties for Indonesian biodiesel imports
The World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has released its report on the dispute concerning countervailing duties imposed by the European Union (EU) on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia.
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China challenges Canadian steel and aluminium measures at World Trade Organization
China has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Canadian surtaxes and quotas on steel and aluminium products.
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WTO extends registration deadline for 2025 Public Forum to August 28
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has extended the registration deadline for its 2025 Public Forum to August 28.
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Nepal’s ratification brings WTO fisheries subsidies pact closer to enforcement
Nepal has ratified the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing the total number of formal acceptances to 108.
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WTO announces first beneficiaries for WEIDE Fund supporting women entrepreneurs
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the first group of beneficiaries under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, selecting 146 women entrepreneurs from Nigeria out of more than 67,000 applicants.
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Brazil launches WTO dispute over US tariff actions
Brazil has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding tariff measures imposed by the United States.
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WTO revises up world merchandise trade growth forecast after US import surge
A recent surge in United States imports ahead of expected tariff increases has led to a more positive outlook for global trade growth in 2025, according to an updated forecast.
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WTO releases 2025 Annual Report highlighting challenges in global trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its 2025 Annual Report, marking three decades since the Uruguay Round agreements led to the creation of the WTO from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
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South Africa begins safeguard probe on flat-rolled iron and steel products
South Africa has started a safeguard investigation concerning certain flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel.
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WTO announces provisional programme for its 2025 Public Forum
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released the provisional programme for its 2025 Public Forum, which will feature 77 sessions focused on the impact of digital advancements on international trade and global connectivity.
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WTO leadership meets US Congressional delegation for exchange on global trade
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard of the World Trade Organization (WTO) met with a delegation from the United States Congress.
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Canada donates CAD 250K for global food safety standards
Canada has pledged CAD 250,000 to support international food, animal, and plant health standards.
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Global services trade slows as Europe and North America lag behind Asia
Services exports in Europe and North America grew by only 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 8% and 11% respectively during the same period in 2024.
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Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute
This is the second appeal arbitration conducted under the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA), in which both China and the European Union are participants.
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WTO elects new chair; focuses on tech transfer ahead of ministerial conference
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have elected Ambassador Eheth as the new Chair, succeeding Ambassador Raimondas Ališauskas of Lithuania.
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WTO reports strong engagement in initial reform consultations ahead of next ministerial conference
Consultations on reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have seen active participation from nearly 100 members, according to Ambassador Ølberg, who was appointed as facilitator for the discussions by General Council Chair Ambassador Saqer...
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Argentina joins WTO effort against harmful fisheries subsidies
Argentina has formally accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards the agreement's entry into force.
