MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues
The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number...
Members participating in IFD Agreement issue joint ministerial declaration at end of MC14
The 129 WTO members participating in the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA) issued a...
Ministers exchange views on key WTO topics, consider paths forward at MC14
Ministers and senior officials attending the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) participated in a series...
DG cites MPIA as “practical, confidence-building bridge” pending dispute reform deal
The Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) is serving as a practical, confidence building bridge...
Members adopt a pathway to bring E‑Commerce Agreement into force via interim arrangements
Sixty-six members, covering approximately 70% of global trade, have adopted a pathway to bring into...
EU launches safeguard investigation on grain-oriented electrical steel
On 27 March 2026, the European Union notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it...
Australia contributes an additional AUD 2 million to WTO Fish Fund
The government of Australia has committed an additional AUD 2 million (approximately CHF 1.2 million)...
Adding value to cotton in Africa can drive inclusive growth, ministers and agency heads say
Investment in the cotton, textiles and garments sector can help transform economic development in Central...
China commits USD 1.1 million to support WTO accession, LDCs and technical assistance
In two separate contributions, the government of China has pledged USD 1.1 million (close to...