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Goods Council announces 2025 chairs for subsidiary bodies
Members of the Goods Council have agreed on the chairpersons for its subsidiary bodies for 2025.
By Globe Banner | May 27, 2025
China requests WTO panel over Canadian surtax measures
Canada's request for a panel in the case DS636, titled “China — Additional Import Duties on Certain Agricultural and Fishery Products from Canada,” was removed from the agenda of a recent Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting at Canada's request,...
By Globe Banner | May 23, 2025
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Netherlands contributes CHF 1.3 million to strengthen food safety through STDF projects
By Globe Banner | May 23, 2025
Thanking the Netherlands for its generosity at a signing ceremony on May 23, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: “The Netherlands’ contribution will help advance STDF projects and programmes to improve the ability of farmers and small...
WTO advances discussions on special treatment proposals ahead of Ministerial Conference
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are advancing discussions on special and differential treatment proposals, with updates provided by three facilitators.
WTO calls for parliamentary action on fisheries agreement ahead of UN Oceans Conference
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
Adopted during the World Trade Organization's (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference in June 2022, the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies addresses some of the most damaging forms of fisheries subsidies.
WTO discusses progress on fisheries subsidies agreement
By Globe Banner | May 22, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat held an information session on May 22, 2025, to discuss the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and the associated Fisheries Funding Mechanism.
WTO Director-General stresses need for reforms ahead of ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, emphasized the importance of delivering outcomes on WTO reform at the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
WTO leader meets Croatian PM ahead of 2026 ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently welcomed Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic of Croatia to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Fish Fund Steering Committee progresses towards call for proposals
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
The Steering Committee of the Fish Fund has made progress towards launching its first Call for Proposals.
Lesotho joins global effort against harmful fisheries subsidies
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
Lesotho has officially accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards implementing new international rules designed to curb harmful fisheries subsidies.
CEO of Ecuador’s leading tuna exporter: 'We want to continue bringing the best of Ecuador to the world'
By Globe Banner | May 19, 2025
Roberto Aguirre Román, CEO of NIRSA, said that the organization has achieved global success in exporting tuna, with shipments to over 40 countries.
Georgia joins global effort on fisheries subsidies
By Globe Banner | May 19, 2025
Georgia has officially ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a move that aligns with its commitment to international trade regulations and sustainable marine resource management.
Plastics dialogue focuses on transparency and standards amid global reduction efforts
By Globe Banner | May 19, 2025
Barbados and Morocco recently delivered opening remarks for the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution (DPP), highlighting the successful midterm review of the DPP's work in 2025.
Cotton industry discusses future strategies ahead of World Trade Organization MC14
By Globe Banner | May 14, 2025
Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam recently chaired the 43rd Round of Consultations of the Director-General's Consultative Framework Mechanism for Cotton (DGCFMC).
WTO releases trade policy review documents for Cabo Verde
By Globe Banner | May 14, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the Trade Policy Review of Cabo Verde.
Trade policy considerations dominate TESSD sustainability discussions
By Globe Banner | May 13, 2025
The recent discussions on sustainability within the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) have centered on trade policy considerations and practices.
WTO Director-General calls for strengthening global trade with Japan's Prime Minister
By Globe Banner | May 13, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Japan's Prime Minister have issued a joint call to strengthen the global trading system.
WTO chief comments on US-China talks and calls for continued cooperation
By Globe Banner | May 12, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, expressed satisfaction with the recent talks between the United States and China held in Geneva.
Members discuss future challenges at Customs Valuation Agreement anniversary
By Globe Banner | May 9, 2025
The Customs Valuation Agreement (CVA) marked a significant milestone with an anniversary event where members discussed its benefits and challenges.
WTO discusses future plans for gender equality initiatives ahead of MC14
By Globe Banner | May 9, 2025
The co-chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on Trade and Gender, Ambassador Clara Delgado from Cabo Verde, Ambassador Patricia Benedetti from El Salvador, and Ambassador Simon Manley from the United Kingdom, have reported on consultations...