Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain confectionary
On 12 October 2026, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated...
AI boom and trade resilience to Middle East crisis lift outlook, but gains to be uneven
Global trade proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2026 despite the...
Rules of Origin Committee reviews LDC preferences, shares best practices
The WTO Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) met on 7-8 October to review developments...
Services bodies spotlight Public Forum, remittance costs and development issues
At meetings held from 7 to 9 October, the WTO Council for Trade in Services...
General Council addresses WTO reform, ministerial follow-ups, ongoing negotiations
WTO members meeting at the General Council on 5-6 October addressed issues related to the...
Co-sponsors of sustainability initiative advance work plan towards MC15
At a meeting on 2 October, co-sponsors of the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions...
WTO MSME Group explores IP’s role in trade, hears success stories and updates
The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) met on 2 October...
DDG Nordquist: Trade continues apace, showing resiliency
Speaking at a panel on leadership in global trade at the 17th Swiss Coffee Trade...
Co-sponsors of Plastics Dialogue hold first round of technical discussions following MC14
At a meeting on 1 October 2026, WTO members participating in the Dialogue on Plastics...