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Published on July 26, 2024 - 17:24 GMT

Dispute panels established to review EU measures on imports of South African citrus fruit

DS613: European Union — Measures Concerning the Importation of Citrus Fruit from South Africa DS624: European Union — Additional Measures Concerning the Importation of Citrus Fruit from South Africa South Africa submitted its second requests for two panels …

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Published on July 26, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO advanced trade policy course for Spanish-speaking officials concludes in Geneva

While engaging in workshops, case studies and roundtable discussions, participants learned about current trade issues and WTO discussions and strengthened their expertise on applying trade agreements. The course also provided opportunities to interact with …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

DDG Hill: WTO key in helping tackle emerging challenges in complex geopolitical landscape

DDG Hill highlighted the resilience of international trade in the face of polycrises over the last few years. At the end of 2023, merchandise trade in real terms was 6% above its pre-pandemic peak and up 19% compared to 2015. According to the WTO's …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

Plastics Dialogue coordinators identify points of focus for future work

The coordinators reported back on the results of their consultations on priorities, or points of focus, for the Dialogue's work in 2024 and 2025. On behalf of the six coordinators (Australia, Barbados, China, Ecuador, Fiji, Morocco), Ecuador and …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles

Summary tables, providing data by country/territory, list the average “bound” or maximum tariffs each economy can apply to its imports from other WTO members as well as the average tariffs actually applied. Tariffs are listed for both agricultural and non- …

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Published on July 24, 2024 - 19:50 GMT

France contributes EUR 6 million to help developing economies deepen trade expertise

France's contribution will support four programmes. The traineeship programme sponsored by France and Ireland will receive an annual contribution of EUR 900,000 (CHF 870,000) to finance internships for government officials at the permanent missions of …

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Published on July 24, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

Sports goods trade sees threefold growth over past 30 years

By Tomasz Gonciarz, Thomas Verbeet and Roy Santana Sports goods trade has seen a massive boost in recent years, with increased spending by a variety of consumers, ranging from fitness fanatics to aspiring Olympic athletes. Since 1996, trade in sports goods …

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Published on July 23, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

FIFA-WTO study shows economic impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Women's football has grown exponentially in the last few years, triggering a significant shift in global sports consumption with the rise of world-class women players leading to increased media coverage, rapid commercialisation and heightened …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 17:12 GMT

Comoros and Timor-Leste submit WTO accession instruments, accept Fisheries Subsidies Agreement

WTO members officially approved the WTO accessions of both least-developed countries (LDCs) during a special ceremony at the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi on 26 February. “This moment marks a significant milestone in our nation history …

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Published on July 19, 2024 - 16:16 GMT

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain types of edible vegetable oils

In the notification Madagascar indicated, among other things, as follows (provisional English translation): “Interested parties must make themselves known to the ANMCC, the investigating authority, within 30 days from the date of opening of the …

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Published on July 19, 2024 - 16:16 GMT

Members welcome Iraq’s return to WTO accession talks after 16 years

Mr. Atheer Dawood Salman Al Ghrairi, Iraq's Minister of Trade, led a high-level delegation from Baghdad at the third meeting of the Working Party. Ambassador Saqr Almoqbel of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who chaired the Working Party for the first …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

Facilitator, co-convenors update members on dispute settlement reform work

“We know what we need to do,” Ambassador Dwarka-Canabady told a Heads of Delegation meeting, the third convened since the formal dispute settlement reform process was launched earlier this year. “We know we have to accelerate work. We need to find the best …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 18:09 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on members to “walk the talk” and engage in genuine negotiation

The Director-General told members at the TNC meeting that while members were "a bit stuck" in many of these key issues, she was glad to hear an acknowledgment from a heads of delegation retreat on 8 July on the need to truly restart negotiating …

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Published on July 12, 2024 - 11:00 GMT

WTO members explore ways of boosting LDCs’ capacity to participate in services trade

Speakers underlined that LDCs' capacity to participate in services trade is hindered by infrastructure issues, skills development, the regulatory environment and limited technological capacity. The importance of international cooperation in tackling …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 20:32 GMT

DDG Ellard: WTO is key in enhancing connectivity within global supply chains

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor to address you today on behalf of the World Trade Organization on the role of climate-smart connectivity and digital trade in facilitating regional and global integration and sustainable development. …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Digitalization, transit issues of landlocked states in focus at trade facilitation meeting

Five members — China, Colombia, Ecuador, Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Republic of Moldova — shared their experiences of using digitalization to facilitate trade, in line with the committee's decision to focus on this topic in 2024. …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 18:48 GMT

DDG Ellard, at FAO meeting, urges completion of critical work on fisheries subsidies

“The sustainability of fisheries is a growing emergency for nations worldwide as the deterioration of fish stocks accelerates unabated. Many millions of people worldwide depend on marine fishing for income, food security, and livelihood. Sustainable …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 18:48 GMT

FAO Committee on Fisheries, Thirty-sixth session (COFI36)

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor to be here at the 36th Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries. The strategic partnership between the WTO and the FAO is so crucial to address the significant challenges facing fisheries and agriculture …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 18:48 GMT

DDG Paugam: WTO system can serve as insurance policy for green steel investors

Thank you, Chairman QIAN, Edwin, for the kind words of welcome. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to address you today. My key message today is that the World Trade Organisation can and must be leveraged as an insurance policy for your …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members discuss TRIPS review, pandemic preparedness and impact of new WIPO Treaty

The Chair, Ambassador Sofía Boza of Chile, reported on her consultations on how to proceed with the forthcoming review of the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement and the responses received from delegations to her written questions. She highlighted the …

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