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Ellard urges further acceptances of WTO fisheries subsidies agreement
By Globe Banner | Apr 2, 2025
Citing pressing concerns over the depletion of global fish stocks, Deputy Director-General Ellard has called for additional acceptances of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.
WTO appoints Ambassador Hussain as chair for agriculture talks
By Globe Banner | Apr 1, 2025
At the latest Committee on Agriculture special session, World Trade Organization (WTO) members approved the appointment of Ambassador Hussain as the new chair for agriculture negotiations.
Trade barriers committee addresses decarbonization, packaging, and medical device regulations
By Globe Banner | Mar 28, 2025
The recent series of thematic sessions under the auspices of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee drew attention to various critical issues including traceability requirements, regulatory cooperation, and decarbonization.
Stakeholders discuss boosting LDCs' role in agricultural supply chains at WTO meeting
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) has announced its initiatives in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea, and Senegal aimed at enhancing Least Developed Countries' (LDCs) capabilities in agricultural exports.
WTO conducts trade policy review for Cambodia
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents following its recent Trade Policy Review of Cambodia.
Costa Rica and Albania close to completing GPA 2012 accession
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Costa Rica and Albania are drawing closer to finalizing their accession to the GPA 2012.
WTO members discuss trade provisions, GCC Customs Union, and digital infrastructure needs
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have advanced discussions on revitalizing trade and development, examining special and differential treatment provisions based on a WTO Secretariat analysis.
Agriculture Committee adopts measures to boost transparency in global trade
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
The Agriculture Committee has made progress in enhancing transparency and notifications, with two key decisions recently adopted.
WTO seeks candidates for 2026 Young Professionals Programme
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced a call for candidates for its 2026 Young Professionals Programme (YPP).
Efforts underway to boost aid-for-trade participation among developing nations
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported that Aid-for-Trade disbursements amounted to USD 48 billion in 2023, a 5 percent decline from the previous year.
China requests WTO panel over EU vehicle duties
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
China has formally requested the establishment of a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel to examine the European Union's imposition of countervailing duties on new battery electric vehicles from China.
WTO calls for action on harmful fisheries subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
The Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Angela Ellard, addressed the Monaco Blue Initiative, emphasizing the progress made by WTO members in concluding the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
WTO launches regional trade policy course in Trinidad & Tobago
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has commenced a regional trade policy course in Trinidad and Tobago.
Canada challenges Chinese duties on agriculture and fishery products at WTO
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
Canada has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding duties imposed by China on certain agricultural and fishery products.
WTO addresses TRIPS implementation review amid ongoing member discussions
By Globe Banner | Mar 21, 2025
The TRIPS Council convened to discuss the ongoing review of the TRIPS Agreement implementation, as mandated by Article 71.1.
Pakistan joins efforts against harmful fishing subsidies
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Pakistan has formally accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 94th member to do so.
WTO concludes sixth review of sanitary agreement noting increased notifications
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have concluded the Sixth Review of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, marking a significant step in addressing global trade issues related to food safety and animal and plant health...
STDF launches strategy to enhance global trade through strengthened SPS capacity
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) has launched its 2025-2030 strategy with a focus on advancing safe trade and fortifying global goals.
Colombia ratifies WTO fisheries subsidies agreement
By Globe Banner | Mar 19, 2025
Colombia has officially accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards its implementation.
Ethiopia resumes talks aiming for WTO membership by MC14
By Globe Banner | Mar 19, 2025
Ethiopia has resumed its negotiations to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), aiming for membership by the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon.