Members consider request for panel to examine Indian measures on batteries, e-vehicles
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 27 January, WTO members considered a request from China for […]
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DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes tenth cohort of WTO Young Professionals
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the latest cohort in the WTO Young Professionals Programme at a ceremony on 26 January
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Australia launches safeguard investigation on fabricated structural steel
On 23 January 2026, Australia notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 23 January 2026 a
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DG Okonjo-Iweala urges “steady nerves” amid trade tensions; ministers discuss WTO reform
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed constructive engagement on trade during her participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting
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WTO helps update customs classification to enable better health emergency response
A major update of the Harmonized System (HS) for the customs classification of traded goods published on 21 January sets
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DDG Paugam highlights role of trade in addressing global water and food security at GFFA
Speaking at the Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference of the 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin on
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Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on “other paper and paperboard”
On 6 January 2026, Türkiye notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 31 December 2025 a
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Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on terephthalic acid
On 6 January 2026, Türkiye notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 31 December 2025 a
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Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on polyethylene terephthalate resin
On 6 January 2026, Türkiye notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 31 December 2025 a
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Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on plastic pipes and tubes and accessories
On 6 January 2026, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 24 December 2025 a