South Africa launches safeguard investigation on certain flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel
On 30 July 2025, South Africa notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 25 July 2025 an […]
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Trade imbalances and the limits of trade policy
Trade imbalances have long been a concern for policymakers, prompting calls for corrective trade measures. Recent tariff actions — framed
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DG Okonjo-Iweala appoints new Deputy Director-General
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala announced the appointment of Jennifer DJ Nordquist of the United States as a new Deputy Director-General.
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Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body
The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on 25 July
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Canada contributes CAD 250,000 for food, animal and plant health standards
Canada is giving CAD 250,000 (approximately CHF 152,000) to support initiatives that strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in developing
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Facilitator cites “strong engagement” in initial WTO reform consultations
The facilitator for the discussions on WTO reform reported for the first time on 22 July on his recent consultations
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Argentina accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, five remaining for entry into force
Argentina deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 22 July. Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi presented Argentina’s
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Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute
On 21 July, the WTO circulated the arbitration award in the proceedings initiated by the European Union under Article 25
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Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives
WTO members participating in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) met on 18 July to review progress across
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UK gives CHF 850,000 to boost developing economies’ capacity to negotiate trade deals
The WTO Global Trust Fund has received a contribution of GBP 750,000 (just over CHF 850,000) from the United Kingdom