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WTO members prepare for MC14 focusing on environmental sustainability
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2025
Members of the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) are preparing for the upcoming MC14 conference with a focus on specific sectors and objectives related to environmental sustainability.
WTO welcomes new participants in French Irish Mission and Netherlands Talent programmes
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2025
DDG Zhang has extended a welcome to participants in two World Trade Organization (WTO) technical assistance programs.
Guatemala joins WTO effort against harmful fishing subsidies
By Globe Banner | Mar 10, 2025
Guatemala has formally accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 92nd member to do so.
WTO highlights inclusive trade efforts at Mexico workshop
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently held a workshop in Mexico as part of the WTO Chairs Programme, emphasizing the importance of advancing inclusive trade.
WEIDE Fund launches support for women entrepreneurs across four nations
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2025
The WEIDE Fund, designed to support women entrepreneurs, is set to begin its rollout in four countries.
Angela Merkel advocates for women's participation in trade through multilateral cooperation
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2025
Angela Merkel, the former German Chancellor, delivered a lecture titled "Empowering women through multilateral cooperation" on March 7, 2025.
WTO workshop addresses inclusive trade challenges across diverse communities
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2025
The Latin American and Caribbean Network of the WTO Chairs Programme recently hosted a workshop in Mexico focusing on trade inclusivity.
Canada challenges US tariffs at WTO over alleged trade violations
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Canada has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding new US tariff measures.
China revises dispute consultations request with US over tariff measures
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
China has filed an addendum to its original request for consultations with the United States, which was initially submitted on February 4, 2025.
Global focus shifts towards improving regulations for micro-enterprises
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The United Kingdom recently shared insights into its Better Regulation Framework (BRF) at a working group session focused on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Members share experiences on environmental measures beyond tariff codes
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
The session organized by Luis Oña-Garcés of Ecuador brought together members to discuss environmental measures implemented at borders, going beyond the standard Harmonized System (HS) codes.
WTO launches enhanced tariff and trade data platform
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has introduced an enhanced platform known as the Tariff and Trade Data (TTD) platform.
Live screening registration opens for US-EU ripe olives dispute arbitrator's meeting
By Globe Banner | Mar 3, 2025
Registration is now open for the live screening of the Arbitrator's meeting in the US-EU ripe olives dispute.
WTO introduces new online course on key concepts in digital trade
By Globe Banner | Mar 3, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has launched its second online course focused on trade in the digital era.
North Macedonia accepts fisheries subsidies agreement amid global conservation efforts
By Globe Banner | Feb 28, 2025
North Macedonia has officially accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a significant step demonstrating its commitment to global trade and environmental sustainability.
Trade group discusses achievements; launches prize edition
By Globe Banner | Feb 27, 2025
The co-chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG), Ambassador Clara Delgado of Cabo Verde, Ambassador Patricia Benedetti of El Salvador, and Ambassador Simon Manley of the United Kingdom, reviewed significant achievements in 2024.
WHO, WIPO, WTO hold first joint briefing on health, IP, trade integration
By Globe Banner | Feb 26, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and World Trade Organization (WTO) recently conducted their first joint briefing for officials based in Geneva.
WTO releases trade policy review documents for Ukraine
By Globe Banner | Feb 26, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the trade policy review of Ukraine.
WTO calls for global cooperation on fish subsidy reforms
By Globe Banner | Feb 26, 2025
Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard of the World Trade Organization (WTO) addressed the importance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies during a launch event for the 2025 edition of the OECD Review of Fisheries.
Türkiye faces WTO dispute over Chinese electric vehicle import measures
By Globe Banner | Feb 24, 2025
China has requested the establishment of a dispute panel to address measures taken by Türkiye concerning electric vehicles and other vehicle types originating from China.