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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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Merchandise trade rises sharply in Q1 amid US tariff changes
The first quarter of 2025 saw significant growth in merchandise trade, driven by anticipated tariff hikes announced by the United States on April 2.
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Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform initiative reviews impact of subsidy policies
Ambassador Clare Kelly of New Zealand, the coordinator of the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) initiative, outlined progress made in 2025 on the initiative's three main pillars.
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TESSD progresses towards MC14 with focus on trade's role in sustainability
Ambassador Nadia Theodore of Canada, a co-convener of the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD), highlighted progress made by the four working groups as they prepare for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
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UK contributes CHF 850k to enhance trade negotiation skills
Over the past decade, the Global Trust Fund has funded approximately half of the expenses related to trade training for government officials from developing economies.
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WTO council addresses trade concerns amid ongoing global tensions
The Council for Trade in Goods (CTG) recently convened to address a variety of trade concerns and current trade tensions.
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World Trade Organization faces challenges amid calls for reform
In a recent report to the Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC), Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and predictability in global trade amidst rising trade measures.
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Director-General praises 2024 Young Trade Leaders; report reveals youth views on global trade
The Young Trade Leaders Programme, launched in 2024, aims to engage young people with the work of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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Zambia accepts WTO agreement aiming to curb harmful fisheries subsidies
Zambia has formally accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step toward the agreement's implementation.
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Democratic Republic of Congo joins WTO agreements on fisheries subsidies and trade facilitation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has formally accepted two significant World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, marking a step forward in international trade cooperation.
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WTO releases updated World Tariff Profiles with focus on MFN terms
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a new edition of the World Tariff Profiles.
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Trade environment week concludes with focus on collaboration toward sustainability goals
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat recently concluded its Trade and Environment Week 2025, highlighting active engagement among members and stakeholders on the evolving relationship between trade and environmental sustainability.
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WTO report shows rise in tariffs and search for solutions
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its mid-year update to the Secretariat's annual Trade Monitoring Report, which highlights significant changes in global trade and related policies from mid-October 2024 to mid-May 2025.
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WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar highlights role of public procurement in tackling health issues
Public procurement's role in addressing health issues was the focus of a recent webinar organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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WTO selects new cohort for Young Trade Leaders Programme
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the selection of its second cohort for the Young Trade Leaders Programme, initiated in 2024.
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WTO outlines priorities for gender equality ahead of MC14
The 2025-2026 Work Plan aims to build on the initiatives started at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi in 2024.
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Ghana accepts WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies
Ghana has officially accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, joining other member nations in efforts to bring the agreement closer to enforcement.
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WTO Chairs Programme expands with new universities ahead of MC14
Since its inception in 2010, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs Programme has been aiding academic institutions in trade-related research, curriculum development, and policy outreach.
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Enhanced Integrated Framework seeks global support for new phase
Co-organized by Djibouti, Finland, and the Executive Secretariat of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), a recent event emphasized the importance of strengthening international partnerships to support trade and investment priorities in Least...
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WTO conducts trade policy review for Norway
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents pertaining to the trade policy review of Norway.
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WTO members discuss technology transfer and intellectual property issues
Discussions at a recent meeting highlighted the role of voluntary technology transfer in enhancing innovation, productivity, and development in developing economies.