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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.
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
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.
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
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WTO elects new chair; focuses on tech transfer ahead of ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Jul 29, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have elected Ambassador Eheth as the new Chair, succeeding Ambassador Raimondas Ališauskas of Lithuania.
WTO reports strong engagement in initial reform consultations ahead of next ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Jul 23, 2025
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...
Argentina joins WTO effort against harmful fisheries subsidies
By Globe Banner | Jul 22, 2025
Argentina has formally accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards the agreement's entry into force.
Merchandise trade rises sharply in Q1 amid US tariff changes
By Globe Banner | Jul 19, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 saw significant growth in merchandise trade, driven by anticipated tariff hikes announced by the United States on April 2.
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform initiative reviews impact of subsidy policies
By Globe Banner | Jul 19, 2025
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.
TESSD progresses towards MC14 with focus on trade's role in sustainability
By Globe Banner | Jul 18, 2025
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).
UK contributes CHF 850k to enhance trade negotiation skills
By Globe Banner | Jul 17, 2025
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.
WTO council addresses trade concerns amid ongoing global tensions
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
The Council for Trade in Goods (CTG) recently convened to address a variety of trade concerns and current trade tensions.
World Trade Organization faces challenges amid calls for reform
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
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.
Director-General praises 2024 Young Trade Leaders; report reveals youth views on global trade
By Globe Banner | Jul 14, 2025
The Young Trade Leaders Programme, launched in 2024, aims to engage young people with the work of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Zambia accepts WTO agreement aiming to curb harmful fisheries subsidies
By Globe Banner | Jul 14, 2025
Zambia has formally accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step toward the agreement's implementation.
Democratic Republic of Congo joins WTO agreements on fisheries subsidies and trade facilitation
By Globe Banner | Jul 11, 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has formally accepted two significant World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, marking a step forward in international trade cooperation.
WTO releases updated World Tariff Profiles with focus on MFN terms
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a new edition of the World Tariff Profiles.
Trade environment week concludes with focus on collaboration toward sustainability goals
By Globe Banner | Jul 4, 2025
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.
WTO report shows rise in tariffs and search for solutions
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
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.
WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar highlights role of public procurement in tackling health issues
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
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).
WTO selects new cohort for Young Trade Leaders Programme
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the selection of its second cohort for the Young Trade Leaders Programme, initiated in 2024.