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...
Facilitator cites “strong engagement” in initial WTO reform consultations
The facilitator for the discussions on WTO reform reported for the first time on 22...
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...
Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute
On 21 July, the WTO circulated the arbitration award in the proceedings initiated by the...
Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives
WTO members participating in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) met on 18...
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...
Members call for reinvigorated work on technology transfer, elect new Chair
Members discussed how to reinvigorate work on technology transfer to developing economies and elected Ambassador...
Merchandise trade posts strong growth in Q1 ahead of tariff hikes
The volume of world merchandise trade rose 3.6% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year in the first...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: “More than ever all eyes are on us”
“The world is looking to the WTO to respond to issues that impact lives, livelihoods...