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WTO: Artificial intelligence could raise global trade by over one-third by 2040
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Global trade could increase by up to 37 percent by 2040 if economies address gaps in access to artificial intelligence, according to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) World Trade Report 2025.
World Trade Organization appoints Robert W. Staiger as new Chief Economist
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Professor Robert W. Staiger has been appointed as the new Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Research and Statistics Division (ERSD) at the World Trade Organization, according to an announcement made by the Director-General.
Thailand initiates safeguard probe into polypropylene imports
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Thailand has initiated a safeguard investigation into imports of polypropylene, according to a notification from the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce.
WTO youth hackathon highlights student solutions for global food security
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Three teams of students from over ten countries presented proposals on trade and food security at a World Trade Organization (WTO) hackathon held in Geneva.
WTO Director-General calls for stronger parliamentary backing ahead of key ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on parliamentarians to increase their support for multilateralism and ongoing WTO reform efforts.
DG Okonjo-Iweala highlights partnership role at forum on LDC opportunities
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
An event co-organized by The Gambia, Germany, and the Executive Secretariat of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) took place as part of the EIF Global Forum 2025 under the theme "Accelerating Impact – On the Road to EIF Phase Three."
WTO leaders stress partnerships as key for successful rollout of Investment Facilitation Agreement
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has commended the 127 World Trade Organization (WTO) members involved in the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, describing it as a milestone in establishing global standards to improve...
WTO fisheries subsidies agreement enters into force with focus on sustainability
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
The World Trade Organization's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has officially entered into force after receiving the required acceptance from over two-thirds of its members.
Egypt begins safeguard probe on certain steel imports
By Globe Banner | Sep 10, 2025
Egypt has launched a safeguard investigation into imports of cold rolled coil, galvanized steel, and pre-painted steel.
Australia pledges AUD 4 million for safe trade initiatives via WTO-managed partnership
By Globe Banner | Sep 3, 2025
Australia has announced a contribution of AUD 4 million to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), a global partnership managed by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
WEIDE Fund selects 46 Mongolian women entrepreneurs for new support programme
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The WEIDE Fund has announced the selection of 46 women-led businesses in Mongolia as beneficiaries of its latest round, following a call for applications that received 307 submissions.
WTO releases panel report on EU duties for Indonesian biodiesel imports
By Globe Banner | Aug 22, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has released its report on the dispute concerning countervailing duties imposed by the European Union (EU) on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia.
China challenges Canadian steel and aluminium measures at World Trade Organization
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
China has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Canadian surtaxes and quotas on steel and aluminium products.
WTO extends registration deadline for 2025 Public Forum to August 28
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has extended the registration deadline for its 2025 Public Forum to August 28.
Nepal’s ratification brings WTO fisheries subsidies pact closer to enforcement
By Globe Banner | Aug 18, 2025
Nepal has ratified the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing the total number of formal acceptances to 108.
WTO announces first beneficiaries for WEIDE Fund supporting women entrepreneurs
By Globe Banner | Aug 14, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the first group of beneficiaries under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, selecting 146 women entrepreneurs from Nigeria out of more than 67,000 applicants.
Brazil launches WTO dispute over US tariff actions
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Brazil has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding tariff measures imposed by the United States.
WTO revises up world merchandise trade growth forecast after US import surge
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
A recent surge in United States imports ahead of expected tariff increases has led to a more positive outlook for global trade growth in 2025, according to an updated forecast.
WTO releases 2025 Annual Report highlighting challenges in global trade
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its 2025 Annual Report, marking three decades since the Uruguay Round agreements led to the creation of the WTO from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
South Africa begins safeguard probe on flat-rolled iron and steel products
By Globe Banner | Aug 6, 2025
South Africa has started a safeguard investigation concerning certain flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel.