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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).

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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).

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WTO members discuss digital trade challenges facing small economies

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.


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WTO releases arbitration decision in US-EU dispute over Spanish ripe olives

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.


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WTO committee discusses global anti-dumping actions at October 2025 meeting

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.


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WTO committee urges improved compliance with subsidy notification requirements

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.


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WTO releases trade policy review documents for United Kingdom

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review of the United Kingdom.


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WTO reviews global safeguard actions; discusses disputes over steel tariffs

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Safeguards recently reviewed notifications from several member countries regarding changes to their national safeguard legislation and actions.


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WTO-IMF economists introduce new index for tracking global trade policy changes

Economists from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have developed a new tool designed to track global trade policy activity.


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WTO releases compliance ruling on Colombian anti-dumping duties for frozen fries

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.


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Forum examines Central Asia's role in global trade development

A recent forum brought together leaders and experts to discuss the role of Central Asian economies in shaping the future of global trade.


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CAREC countries highlight economic gains from WTO accession and ongoing reform efforts

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...


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WTO calls for digitalization to improve trade efficiency among landlocked developing countries

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...


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WTO Director-General welcomes President Chapo of Mozambique to organization

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), welcomed President Chapo of Mozambique to the WTO on October 21, 2025.


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China launches WTO dispute over India’s measures on batteries and e-vehicles

China has formally raised a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding certain Indian policies affecting batteries, auto parts, and electric vehicles.


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WTO members examine trade impacts of varied carbon-emission policies

WTO members met to discuss ways to address the impact of diverse carbon-emission measures on trade.


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Geneva Peace Week panel examines link between global trade initiatives and lasting peace

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.


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WTO introduces online resource hub to support work of parliamentarians

Legislators play a key role in the multilateral trading system by reviewing and adopting World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements and overseeing trade commitments.


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WTO Government Procurement Committee marks 100th meeting, welcomes Guatemala and Barbados as observers

At its 100th session, the Government Procurement Committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reviewed its achievements and welcomed new observers.


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WTO publishes trade policy review documents for Sri Lanka

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a series of documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka.