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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.


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Small Business Champions 2025 winners announced; focus on digitalization and MC14 plan

The winners of the 2025 Small Business Champions Competition have been announced, recognizing Silaiwali from India and NetZero Pallets from Vietnam.


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TBT committee focuses on transparency in recent meetings

Daniela García from Ecuador has handed over the role of Committee Chairperson to Beatriz Stevens of the United Kingdom.


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Goods Trade Barometer indicates import surge amid tariff concerns

The Goods Trade Barometer, a key indicator for global trade, has shown an increase in imports during the first quarter of 2025, preceding anticipated tariff hikes.


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New Zealand supports WTO Fish Fund with NZ$150k contribution

New Zealand has contributed NZ$ 150,000 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Fisheries Funding Mechanism.


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Trans-Oil grain tycoon Jhashi faces civil theft claim amid oligarch ties and monopoly accusations

As Vaja Jhashi—a powerful and controversial grain baron at the center of Eastern Europe’s agro-industrial world—faces explosive allegations of civil theft and financial deception in a Florida court, a closer look at his background reveals a troubling pattern.


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Agriculture negotiations chair outlines progress prospects ahead of Ministerial Conference

Ambassador Hussain has been engaging in consultations on various agricultural negotiation topics ahead of the upcoming Ministerial Conference 14 (MC14).


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WTO Chairs Programme expands to Togo with focus on trade knowledge

Le Togo a rejoint le Programme de chaires de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC), devenant ainsi le septième pays moins avancé à faire partie de cette initiative, après des nations comme le Bénin, le Lesotho et le Rwanda.


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Agricultural committee reviews global food security challenges

Members of the agricultural community recently reviewed farm policies, food security, technology transfer, and transparency issues.


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WTO establishes panels for trade disputes between Canada and China

China and Canada have both submitted requests for the establishment of dispute panels at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning trade measures imposed by each country.