Deadline to register for 2026 Public Forum is 21 August
The deadline for online registration for this year’s in-person Public Forum, which will take place...
United Kingdom launches safeguard investigation on polyethylene terephthalate
On 5 August 2026, the United Kingdom notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it...
World Trade and Tech Day to explore policies to make AI work for inclusive trade
The WTO will host the first World Trade and Tech Day on 14 September at...
Global goods trade resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite war in Middle East
World merchandise trade growth exceeded expectations in the first quarter of 2026 as surging trade...
Brazil initiates dispute regarding additional duties imposed by the United States
Brazil has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding additional US duties on...
Lithuania gives EUR 30,000 to help developing economies and LDCs improve trade skillset
Lithuania is contributing EUR 30,000 (approximately CHF 28,000) in 2026 to finance training programmes for...
WTO panel issues report regarding Turkish measures on EVs and other types of vehicles
On 28 July, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by China...
Uzbekistan reaffirms 2026 WTO accession goal, thanks members for continuing engagement
Uzbekistan reaffirmed its determination to complete its WTO accession process within 2026 at a meeting...
Russia requests dispute panel on EU carbon border adjustment and emissions trading scheme
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 24 July, members considered a...