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WTO members review progress on transparency and preferential rules of origin for developing nations
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) met to discuss transparency and non-preferential rules of origin, with a focus on challenges faced by least-developed countries (LDCs).
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
WTO members advance talks on sustainability ahead of MC14
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have advanced their discussions on sustainability issues and potential outcomes for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
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WTO members discuss digital trade challenges facing small economies
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
WTO members met to discuss the integration of small, vulnerable economies (SVEs) into global trade, focusing on digital trade and the challenges these economies face.
WTO releases arbitration decision in US-EU dispute over Spanish ripe olives
By Globe Banner | Oct 29, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the decision of an arbitrator regarding the dispute between the United States and the European Union over anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed on ripe olives from Spain.
WTO committee discusses global anti-dumping actions at October 2025 meeting
By Globe Banner | Oct 29, 2025
The World Trade Organization's Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices held a meeting to review recent notifications of anti-dumping legislation and actions from several member countries.
WTO committee urges improved compliance with subsidy notification requirements
By Globe Banner | Oct 28, 2025
At a recent meeting, the chair of the World Trade Organization’s Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM) Committee highlighted ongoing concerns about low compliance with subsidy notification obligations among WTO members.
WTO releases trade policy review documents for United Kingdom
By Globe Banner | Oct 28, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review of the United Kingdom.
WTO reviews global safeguard actions; discusses disputes over steel tariffs
By Globe Banner | Oct 27, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Safeguards recently reviewed notifications from several member countries regarding changes to their national safeguard legislation and actions.
WTO-IMF economists introduce new index for tracking global trade policy changes
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Economists from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have developed a new tool designed to track global trade policy activity.
WTO releases compliance ruling on Colombian anti-dumping duties for frozen fries
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
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.
Forum examines Central Asia's role in global trade development
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
A recent forum brought together leaders and experts to discuss the role of Central Asian economies in shaping the future of global trade.
CAREC countries highlight economic gains from WTO accession and ongoing reform efforts
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
A high-level forum titled "High-Level Forum on the CAREC Region and the Multilateral Trading System: Deepening Integration in Central Asia and Beyond" was held to discuss the impact of World Trade Organization (WTO) accession on economic reform...
WTO calls for digitalization to improve trade efficiency among landlocked developing countries
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
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...
WTO Director-General welcomes President Chapo of Mozambique to organization
By Globe Banner | Oct 21, 2025
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), welcomed President Chapo of Mozambique to the WTO on October 21, 2025.
China launches WTO dispute over India’s measures on batteries and e-vehicles
By Globe Banner | Oct 20, 2025
China has formally raised a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding certain Indian policies affecting batteries, auto parts, and electric vehicles.
WTO members examine trade impacts of varied carbon-emission policies
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
WTO members met to discuss ways to address the impact of diverse carbon-emission measures on trade.
Geneva Peace Week panel examines link between global trade initiatives and lasting peace
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
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.
WTO introduces online resource hub to support work of parliamentarians
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Legislators play a key role in the multilateral trading system by reviewing and adopting World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements and overseeing trade commitments.
WTO Government Procurement Committee marks 100th meeting, welcomes Guatemala and Barbados as observers
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
At its 100th session, the Government Procurement Committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reviewed its achievements and welcomed new observers.
WTO publishes trade policy review documents for Sri Lanka
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a series of documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka.