Speaking at the “Global Outlook: Navigating Trade & Investment Trends in 2025” conference co-hosted by the World Trade Centers Association and the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) on 8 April in Marseille, WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard emphasized the enduring value of the multilateral trading system. She also urged business and governments to use the WTO platform to navigate today’s turbulent economic landscape.World Trade Organization — Latest news