Nepal accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, three remaining for entry into force
On 18 August, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Nepal’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement...
First beneficiaries selected under the WEIDE Fund for women entrepreneurs
The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, launched by the WTO Secretariat and...
Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariff measures
Brazil has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning US tariff measures which...
Frontloading, measured responses cushion tariff impact in 2025 but risk high for 2026
World merchandise trade is now projected to grow 0.9% in 2025, up from the −0.2%...
WTO issues 2025 Annual Report
The WTO published today (7 August) its 2025 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of...
DG Okonjo-Iweala, DDG Ellard meet US Congressional delegation
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard welcomed a visiting bipartisan delegation of 28...
Provisional programme for 2025 Public Forum now available
The provisional programme for this year’s Public Forum is now available on the WTO website...
Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force
On 6 August, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Sri Lanka’s instrument of acceptance of the...
Services trade growth slows in first quarter of 2025
Global services trade growth slowed in the first quarter of 2025 to 5% year-on-year, roughly...