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Panama appeals WTO report on Costa Rican imports
By Globe Banner | Jan 27, 2025
Panama has appealed a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel report concerning measures on imports from Costa Rica.
China requests panel over Türkiye's electric vehicle measures
By Globe Banner | Jan 27, 2025
China has requested the establishment of a dispute panel to address Türkiye's measures on electric vehicles and other vehicle types originating from China.
Okonjo-Iweala addresses global challenges at WEF meeting
By Globe Banner | Jan 24, 2025
The World Economic Forum's annual meeting took place under the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," where Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) crucial role in addressing global economic...
Iceland increases support for WTO fish fund with new CHF 200K donation
By Globe Banner | Jan 24, 2025
Iceland has announced an additional donation of CHF 200,000 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Fish Fund.
Israel endorses fisheries subsidies agreement amid global push
By Globe Banner | Jan 22, 2025
Israel has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards its implementation.
EU challenges China's global patent licensing practices at WTO
By Globe Banner | Jan 22, 2025
The European Union has filed a dispute complaint against China concerning Chinese patent licensing measures.
WTO and WCO sign agreement for enhanced cooperation on trade
By Globe Banner | Jan 21, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on trade and customs matters.
Vietnam and US resolve fish duties dispute through WTO process
By Globe Banner | Jan 21, 2025
Viet Nam and the United States have reached a mutually agreed solution in their ongoing dispute over fish duties.
WTO hosts advanced trade policy course for global participants
By Globe Banner | Jan 20, 2025
An advanced trade policy course is currently taking place at the World Trade Organization (WTO), aimed at enhancing participants' skills in WTO-related activities.
WTO explores enhancing trade's role in global economic development
By Globe Banner | Jan 16, 2025
The role of trade as a tool for development was the focus of recent discussions among members.
Germany boosts funding for food safety efforts in developing economies
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Germany has increased its financial support to developing economies, focusing on enhancing food safety and trade standards.
WTO releases report on EU measures affecting Indonesian palm oil
By Globe Banner | Jan 10, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has released a report concerning measures by the European Union (EU) that affect palm oil and biofuels from Indonesia.
India begins probe into steel product imports amid domestic industry concerns
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
India has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning non-alloy and alloy steel flat products.
Madagascar begins investigation into tomato product imports
By Globe Banner | Dec 31, 2024
Madagascar has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning tomato products.
China investigates impact of bovine meat imports on local industry
By Globe Banner | Dec 27, 2024
China has initiated a safeguard investigation into the imports of bovine meat, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce.
EU begins probe into manganese and silicon alloy imports
By Globe Banner | Dec 19, 2024
The European Union has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning manganese and silicon-based alloying elements.
Indonesia challenges EU duties on fatty acid imports at WTO
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
Indonesia has submitted a second request for the establishment of a panel to review the European Union's anti-dumping duties on fatty acids imported from Indonesia.
New database launched to enhance transparency in critical minerals trade
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat have introduced a new database, the Trade in Critical Minerals (TiCM), to provide comprehensive information on critical minerals trade.
WTO reports significant strides in dispute settlement reform talks
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2024
The General Council Chair of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has acknowledged significant progress in discussions on dispute settlement reform.
WTO sets dates for Ministerial Conference in Cameroon
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2024
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have confirmed the dates for the 14th Ministerial Conference, which will be held in Cameroon in 2026.