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The product is its first carbon neutral certified pineapple, which factors in the entire supply chain from farm to... -
After 38 years of growing the company into one of the largest fresh fruit 3PL companies in the U.S.,...
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The private initiative is supported by the Chambers of Agriculture and farmers unions to collect, sort and recycle single-use...
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The charts show how Chile's weekly grape volumes in the U.S. market have evolving in previous seasons. The post Agronometrics...
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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at a reading of 102 in November, unchanged from October. The...
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The optimism surrounding China’s insatiable appetite is not there now, this is largely due to Covid and the logistics...
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The nanocarrier-based treatment aims to deliver antibiotics to help plants fend off the virus. The post New drug-delivery tactic for...
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For the upcoming season, Chile will ship 36.3 million boxes of new varieties and 19.5 million boxes of traditional...
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November brought the most successful watermelon deal in recent seasons, with high demand for Orange Candy, Honeydew, mini...
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While volumes still haven’t reached pre-Covid 19 levels, figures for both goods and passengers seem to be rebounding. The post...
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Cold weather lowered yields in Mexico’s early harvest months of September, October, and November. The post Production costs and weather...
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Most of Mexico's production is destined to the U.S., with around 196,000 tons projected for overall exports in...
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The blockchain platform did not reach commercial viability and is expected to go offline by Q3 2023. The post Maersk...
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Production in the region is projected to drop by 13% this season to 26 million tons, according to the...
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Opening Spring 2023, the new facility will further the company’s mission of vertical integration The post LGS Specialty Sales announces...
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The EU market represents 26% of total shipments of Ecuadorian bananas, making it the South American fruit's main destination...
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Authorities announced that a bill will be put in place to maintain the price of diesel and avoid future...
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While shipping and logistics are a concern, California citrus peak export season is in the January-March timeframe, which otherwise...
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Scarlet Delight, Mahachanok and Hula varieties will be available at major supermarket chains in Australia for next season. The post...
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The study considered volumes and revenue for fresh apples, pears, bananas, berries, grapes, citrus, peaches, mangos, pineapples, plums, and...
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Adding FarmersWeb’s proven software capabilities to its technology pipeline, Full Harvest now has the ability to speed the delivery...
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The firm seeks to fill the natural gap in organic table grapes after California finishes up in early December...
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Producers and exporters associations have voiced concerns as containers are not reaching the ports due to the ongoing blockade. The...
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The sector shows a 59% increase in sales, reaching $3,433.6 million between January and September 2022. The post Colombian ag...
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The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023. The post Paine Schwartz Partners to acquire AgroFresh...
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Hass avocados from Mexico continue to dominate the U.S. market, accounting for 92% of supply. The post Agronometrics in Charts:...
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The protest was called by the extraordinary general assembly of the Association of Irrigation Wells and Groundwater Users...
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After the marketing season launches on December 1, the conventional product will become a year-round variety, while the organic...
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A qualitative research study by Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the global mango market will grow at a...
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Both exporters and fruit growers have expressed their extreme concern due to the stoppage being carried out by various...
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The overall count declined through the spring as the Southern California backlog eased. Then queues began to build off...
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The vessel carrying some of the final volumes of this season’s New Zealand kiwifruit crop departed the Port of...
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In August the Michigan Apple Committee announced a crop estimate of a whopping 29.5 million bushels, a 10 million...
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A year ago, the company began trucking fresh aloe to McAllen, TX, for a U.S. retailer, United Natural Foods,...
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Frosts and lower temperatures had a negative impact on Chilean avocado production, with exports showing a 20% decrease from...
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Florida citrus groves were severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, causing the market to turn to Brazil to supply the...
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The Valencian firm supported the congress held in Mersin between November 6 and 11 as its main sponsor. The post...
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The season begins in Piura, the country's main producing region, with shipments to the US projected to kick off...
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Ontario-based Local Leaf Farms' particular model seeks to provide fresher, more nutritious options while supporting locally grown produce. The post...
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Unions of both countries share concerns about the rising prices of input costs, particularly diesel. The post Peru and Chile...
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Adverse weather, input costs surges and labor issues look set to cause a 3% drop in production. The post Mexican...
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The tentative contract was proposed in September via a board appointed by the U.S. President Joe Biden. Unions argue...
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PRESS RELEASE Exhibitors benefit from new sales opportunities in Turkey The IPM ESSEN will be participating in...
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that labor shortages in agriculture are limiting both productivity and...
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Tjerandsen was instrumental in the founding of the Pomegranate Council and had been its executive director since its inception...
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Ten tonnes, representing around 7% of Chile's total export volumes, were shipped to Miami via air hoping to secure...
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News of the merger first broke in early November, with the two firms having collaborated t for the past...
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The award honors British Columbia business leaders whose efforts have shaped the province and country. The post Oppy’s John Anderson...
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Cargo has shifted to ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic seaboard because of the protracted labor...
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The new marketers have been granted rights to distribute fruit from existing and future fruit varieties developed by Sun...
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After a large investment in developing the new item, Vee’s Marketing, Inc has been relieved by a positive response...
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This winter, South American table grape shippers will likely be looking to increase export volumes to the U.S. as...
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Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports...
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Revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were $2.3 billion. This was up $400 million from $1.9 billion in...
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The new fresh cut facility is expected to help the company to meet the expected heightened demand during upcoming...
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With the acquisition of Quick Plug, Profile Products expands its robust horticulture product line and establishes the company’s foothold...
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The rule was published November 15th, but will become effective 60 days after it is published in the Federal...
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The country shipped 153 million kilos of fresh blueberries for $844 million, i.e. 31% more volume than in the...
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The new increase has generated confusion among fruit producers and exporters, with associations calling the new prices “unsustainable”. The post...
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Inflation has continued to fuel grocery price surges, with shoppers in the $100,000 annual income bracket opting for Walmart's...
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The active ingredient in CeraFruta is natamycin, a naturally occurring molecule derived from soil bacteria that protects crops from...
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New data suggests that seasonal influences impact retail sales of avocados, driven by supply chain dynamics and shopper purchase...
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This comes as the produce market remains severely impacted by unprecedented macro-economic and geopolitical turmoil. The post Greenyard stays strong...
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Regarding official data and damage estimates, both the ASOEX’s Cherry Committee and Blueberry Committee will release figures in the...
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This energy is primarily delivered to the Dole facility’s electrical system with any excess clean energy generated flowing directly...
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The appointment follows the reorganization of TOMRA Food into two business areas, TOMRA Fresh Food and TOMRA Processed Food. The...
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After a disappointing 2021-21, the new season ahead is expected to yield much better results, with apricot season forecasted...
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Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Aporo robot seeks to optimize packhouse operations by fully automating the packing...
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Per capita availability in the U.S. is likely to surpass 1.5kg per person per year, while in the EU-27...
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Average daily prices of conventional Raspberries in the US market have risen by 57.14% marking a $4.00 increase on...
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FPAA held its annual meeting on November 1, 2022 to elect a new board as the association headed into...
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The funding was awarded by ECDRE, a program designed by USDA to help develop and provide solutions to U.S....
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John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022. The...
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Anthony Poiner of SmartBerries has taken over as the Chair of Berries Australia and Andrew Bell from Mountain Blue...
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The award highlights the investment effort of the SanLucar Group in Tunisia, where the company operates through its 3...
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Independent berry grower-packer-exporters in Mexico and Peru have entered a joint venture partnership to create a new berry marketing...
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The company currently has 50 hectares of blueberries newly planted in Ecuador, with the 2022-23 season being its first...
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Colombian Hass avocado has consolidated its presence in Chile, after a successful first export which consisted of 22 tons...
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A period of severe disruption in the fresh produce industry could drive numerous and far-reaching improvements in the long...
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Best-Selling* Premium Apple brand partners with Hallmark Channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” in omni-channel marketing effort. The post Envy to...
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The entire Florida citrus area was inundated with heavy winds and excessive rainfall due to Hurricane Ian. Consequently, the...
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Volumes are up and crops are maturing earlier compared to the previous season, with shipping set to begin about...
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The rebranding process seeks to position the brand as a vertically integrated business. The transition is expected to have...
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According to ASOEX Cherries Committee’s most recent estimate, Chile will reach 446,769 tons in exports. The post Agronometrics in Charts:...
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On this earth for merely 61 years, Jim was a force of boundless energy and enthusiasm for the perishable...
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With an intensity and range of flavor from savory to fresh and a hint of plum-like sweetness the Yoom...
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Because of its known resistance to other fungicides, the study sought to better understand why chemical control of Panama...
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Planting has begun and will continue through 2023, according to a press release by the firm. In the coming...
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The brand developed FreshCloud, a digital solution that uses consumer grade Android and Apple smartphones or tablets to examine...
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Sunions are grown in Nevada, Utah and Washington using an all-natural crossbreeding program to ensure a tearless, sweet and...
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This particular variety, known as HFR18, is known for its intense sweetness, tropical flavor and a signature green and...
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Prices have yet to return to a pre-pandemic normal, as freight rates and port congestion begin to decline after...
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U.S. imports of fresh cherries could reach the highest volume in a decade during the fourth quarter of 2022,...
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Western Growers announced the results of the 2023-2024 Western Growers Board of Directors elections. The post Western Growers announces winners...
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Stress to the plants and temperature fluctuations have affected the Santa Maria/Oxnard growing region, which currently produces roughly 80%...
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As of Oct. 31 there were 11.3 million boxes in inventory. This is up 8% from the 10.5 million...
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The milestone follows significant efforts in the Latin American country to plant new grape varieties and become more competitive...
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Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment, a variant of conventional quarantine processes. Its main objective is to neutralize pests and...
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The 17 reefer containers carried fruits and vegetables for sales and re-exporting in the UAE. Although the produce was...
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Padilla is an industry veteran, with over a decade of experience in establishing and transforming International Sales and Sourcing...
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The dividend is part of a nearly $25B deal that would combine the two chains with more than 5,000...
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As one of the main destination markets, the U.S. is focusing on availability as demand for year-round conventional and...
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The extensive data reveals some interesting trends and forecasts a continued expansion. The post IBO Report shows a blueberry industry...
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A delegation of over 30 producers and agricultural businessmen from AGEXPORT’s Agricultural sector were present in Guatemala’s Pavilion at...
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The U.S. has officially been given the green light to send fresh apples to Australia, ABC News reports. The...
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"This acquisition supports our vision to ‘become the world’s berry company, enriching the lives of everyone we touch’, given...
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The development comes after changes in the agrarian promotion law and the elimination of tax incentives, according to the...
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Limoneira expects to record an approximate gain of $900,000 on this transaction to be recognized in the fiscal fourth...
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In a landmark decision, the Court of Bari in Italy issued a first-of-its-kind injunction forbidding a domestic grape producer...
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In the three-month period ended Sept. 30, net sales rose by 5% year-on year to $1.05 billion, while net...
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On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), WTO Deputy Director-General...
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Under the theme “Gender Equality for Sustainable Trade and Recovery”, the World Trade Congress on Gender will take place...
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The WTO Secretariat on 1 November launched the Trade Remedies Data Portal, an online tool that provides access to...
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In North America for the fourth consecutive year, Zespri’s SunGold kiwifruit has been “the fastest growing fruit in the...
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Since it was detected in Porto in 2015, the dreaded psyllid has spread without interruption along the entire coast...
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The investment in the snap pea program comes shortly after the two companies announced that Mann Packing has officially...
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The WTO Secretariat issued a new information note on 31 October providing an overview of discussions within the Committee...
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France is contributing EUR 50,000 (approximately CHF 49,000) for 2022 to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to...
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The third in a series of technical workshops jointly hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual...
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Co-conveners of the e-commerce discussions — Japan, Australia and Singapore — held a series of meetings from 25 to...
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Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard participated on 27 October in a session on Globalization and Strategic Autonomy as part of...
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The WTO issued today (26 October) the latest edition of Trade Profiles, an annual publication providing key data on...
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The WTO’s Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices met on 26 October 2022 to review members’ latest notifications of new, amended...
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The WTO and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) signed today (25 October) a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation...
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Concerns with delays in the submission of required subsidy notifications by WTO members and incomplete information in the notifications...
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The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Barbados takes place on 25 and 27 October 2022....
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At the biannual meeting of the Committee on Safeguards on 24 October, WTO members reviewed safeguard actions taken by...
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The WTO’s rules governing farm trade have not kept pace with the current challenges to global food markets and...
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At a meeting of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) on 21 October 2022, members underscored the importance...
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Trade cooperation needed to support finance ministers and central bankersAll copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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WTO members discussed the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in supporting economic growth and development...
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Members commended the efforts undertaken by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the WTO to find more agile ways...
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The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) on 17-18 October launched trade-capacity building activities at the Kathmandu University School of Management...
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Remarks by Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie PaugamAll copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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On 17 October 2022, Morocco notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 3 October 2022 a...
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With the clock ticking on the planet’s future, cooperation across governments and stakeholders is more vital than ever to...
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The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the WTO held on 17 October a joint workshop to address the periodical...
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The Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement Transparency Champions Programme was formally launched on 10-14 October with an in-person...
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The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) on 14 October kick-started activities with a new chair institution—the Indian Institute of Foreign...
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Remarks by Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie PaugamAll copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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The WTO’s Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement and the work of the TBT Committee play a vital role...
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In her keynote address to the Seoul International Forum on Trade Remedies on 14 October, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard...
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WTO members taking part in the negotiations for an agreement on investment facilitation for development (IFD) on 14 October...
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At a symposium held at the WTO on 14 October, members and other participants showcased how the WTO can...
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WTO members discussed how to follow up on outcomes from the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) and the way forward...
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The WTO is organizing the third edition of Trade and Environment Week, which will take place from 17 to...
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WTO members have agreed to ask the chair of the Committee on Rules of Origin to consult with delegations...
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WTO members advanced discussions on whether to extend the TRIPS Decision adopted in June at the 12th WTO Ministerial...
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A joint publication on “Trade Finance in West Africa” was launched by Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and International Finance Corporation...
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The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the WTO will hold on 28 October...
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It has become increasingly clear that the absence of global approaches to digital trade is leading to uncertainty and...
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At a meeting of the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), held on 12 October,...
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The third review of the trade policies and practices of Djibouti takes place on 12 and 14 October 2022....
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Participants in the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade met for their third plenary meeting on...
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Participants in the WTO’s Information Technology Agreement (ITA) met on 11 October to discuss implementation issues relating to the...
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On 11 October 2022, India notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 16 September 2022 a...
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WTO members, international financial institutions and observer organisations discussed the future direction of the Aid for Trade initiative and...
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The WTO delivered important outcomes at its 12th Ministerial Conference in June and is actively engaged in many international...
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WTO members met at an informal retreat in the French town of Evian-les-Bains on 10 October in order to...
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The Committee on Trade in Civil Aircraft discussed today (10 October) the process for reviewing Brazil’s application to join...
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Colombia has initiated arbitration proceedings under Article 25 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) to review the findings of...
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Speaking in the high-level segment held during World Cotton Day on 7 October at the headquarters of the UN...
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Speaking on 3 October at the launch of the new Transparency Champions courses, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala underlined the importance...
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A total of 26 government officials from 11 African countries classified as least developed countries (LDCs) attended a WTO...
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Five takeaways from the WTO Public ForumAll copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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Making the WTO more responsive to the needs of people starts from listening to their views and concerns and...
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WTO members agreed at a special meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 5 October to give the...
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World trade is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023 as...
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The seventh review of the trade policies and practices of Mexico takes place on 5 and 7 October 2022....
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In a keynote address delivered to the Third Australia-Europe Economic Relations Dialogue on 4 October, Deputy Director-General Anabel González...
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A joint publication entitled “Study Report on Disruptive Technologies” was launched by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and World Customs...
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WTO members seeking to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies explored ways to increase transparency and fulfil long-term sustainability...
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A Public Forum session on 30 September entitled “The Missing Peace” looked into how to involve youth in trade,...
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WTO members noted the decisive steps taken by Timor-Leste over the past few months towards concluding WTO accession negotiations...
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A high-level session held on Day 3 of the Public Forum showcased the experiences of women entrepreneurs in overcoming...
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Leading representatives from international organisations, the private sector and academia discussed on 29 September how trade rules can be...
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A total of 71 government officials from developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) attended the WTO Workshop on Import Licensing...
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New technologies can help businesses play a bigger part in world trade but more needs to be done to...
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WTO members must seize the opportunity to take a major step forward for ocean sustainability by setting into motion...
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The WTO’s 2022 Public Forum opened on 27 September with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warning that the world faces multiple...
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The WTO and FIFA have agreed to work together to examine how international trade and football can serve as...
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Women’s economic empowerment is making further inroads into the WTO’s work, according to experts speaking at the third Think...
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At an informal meeting of the Negotiating Group on Rules on 26 September, WTO members bid farewell to Ambassador...
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Former WTO Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff was on 26 September the guest speaker of the second lecture in a...
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In opening remarks delivered to the Graduate Institute’s “Geneva Trade Week” on 26 September, Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam underlined...
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The winners and runners-up of the 2022 edition of the Small Business Champions Competition were announced today (26 September)...
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WTO members were urged on 23 September to use the success of the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) as...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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WTO members considered five regional trade agreements (RTAs) at the 22 September meeting of the Committee on Regional Trade...
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A group of 33 participants from 32 developing countries and customs territories are taking part in an Advanced Course...
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Members of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender agreed to intensify work and organise focused discussions under...
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Participants in the investment facilitation for development (IFD) negotiations on 22 September reiterated their strong commitment to the objective...
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The WTO Chairs Programme saw the launch of trade capacity-building activities at the Universidad de los Andes (UDLA) in...
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Heads of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Food Programme and the...
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Global trade has been, and remains, a powerful instrument for improving the lives of girls and women around the...
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In a keynote address on “Restoring Multilateralism — Making International Trade Work for All” delivered at an event organized...
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Trade and trade policy must act as catalysts for the transformation of how we produce, consume and live if...
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This year’s Public Forum, entitled “Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition to action”, will feature 144 sessions from...
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Twenty-three government officials participated in phase two of the Advanced Agriculture Notification Workshop taking place from 13 to 16...
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The Committee on Market Access held on 16 September the fourth of a series of experience-sharing sessions on trade...
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Participants in the negotiations on e-commerce continued to seek convergence on various topics in the negotiations during their 12-15...
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Food security was the main focus of the meeting of the WTO’s Committee on Agriculture on 14-15 September as...
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Trade capacity-building activities under the WTO Chairs Programme were launched at the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB) in Quito,...
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A high-level delegation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), led by Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, visited the...
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Coaching assistance will be made available by the WTO to coaches of teams from developing and least developed countries...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued the following statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II:All copyrights for this...
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The winner of the 2022 WTO Essay Award for Young Economists is Mathilde Muñoz of Berkeley Stones Center, University...
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Trade is a fundamental driver of growth, and both the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the WTO...
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Argentina has requested WTO dispute consultations with Peru concerning anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by Peru on imports of...
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Trade policies should be integrated into global climate action as an amplifying force for financing and other climate-related support...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 2 September expressed her condolences on the passing of Ambassador Léopold-Ismaël Samba of the Central...
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Online registration for this year’s in-person Public Forum must be completed no later than 7 September 2022. Last-minute and...
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At a meeting of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 29 August, Türkiye stated its intention to implement...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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There is “enormous scope” for Africans to benefit from regional and global trade, but this requires investment and support...
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Twenty-four participants representing 14 governments completed on 25 August the WTO’s first online Regional Trade Policy Course (eRTPC) for...
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The latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer issued on 23 August was steady but below the recent trend line for...
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Ireland is donating EUR 400,000 (close to CHF 395,000) to help developing countries and least— developed countries (LDCs) increase...
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The WTO will hold its annual Trade and Public Health Workshop in Geneva from 28 November to 2 December...
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South Africa has requested WTO dispute consultations with the European Union concerning certain measures imposed by the European Union...
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The WTO issued today (29 July) the 2022 edition of “World Tariff Profiles”, which provides comprehensive information on the...
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A total of 26 government officials from developing and least-developed countries completed on 29 July an eight-week Advanced Trade...
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Twenty-five participants from developing and least-developed countries attended the sixth edition of the WTO Advanced Course on Economic Analysis...
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Trade initiatives must keep up with the evolving needs of developing and least developed countries (LDCs) in order to...
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The WTO has published the latest edition of its Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of the organization’s activities...
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Digital technologies can play an instrumental role in helping businesses in Africa engage in international trade, stressed a number...
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Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard participated on 28 July in a discussion organized by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA)...
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Commitments for gender equality in trade agreements are cardinal to advancing development objectives as they ensure that women and...
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In a world buffeted by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, food insecurity and climate change, the...
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The Director-General’s mid-year report on trade-related developments covering mid-October 2021 to mid-May 2022 shows WTO members continued to exercise...
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The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) concluded its three-day annual conference on 27 July, wrapping up fruitful discussions on a...
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Top officials of six global organizations have called for greater coordination among relevant national and international bodies in the...
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The WTO, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and...
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At a Partners Conference on cotton on 27 July, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged donor agencies to mobilise resources in...
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Financial assistance must be expanded to help developing and least-developed country (LDC) members establish sustainable fisheries in light of...
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Opening the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) Annual Conference on 25 July in Geneva, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala encouraged participants to...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called on WTO members to build on the substantive outcomes reached at the 12th Ministerial Conference...
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On 25 July 2022, arbitrators circulated to WTO members their award in which they reviewed certain findings of the...
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Food security has increasingly taken centre stage at the WTO as members have explored next steps in agriculture reforms,...
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Addressing a session of the Annual Conference of the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) on 25 July, Deputy Director-General Angela...
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At a committee meeting on 21 July, WTO farm negotiators reflected on the outcomes on food and agriculture achieved...
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On 21 July 2022, Tunisia notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 19 July 2022 a...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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At a plenary meeting on 19-20 July, WTO members taking part in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions...
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The WTO Secretariat has updated the information note on trade in medical goods in the context of tackling COVID-19,...
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The second review of the trade policies and practices of Moldova takes place on 20 and 22 July 2022....
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At the third experience-sharing session organized by the Committee on Market Access on 18 July, WTO members shared practices...
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The WTO’s successful 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) has produced outcomes that will have a material impact on the lives...
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At a meeting of the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) on 12-15 July, transparency was the focus...
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Cooperation on trade will be vital in tackling the current food insecurity crisis, and the WTO “is determined to...
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A joint statement calling for urgent action to address the global food security crisis was issued by the heads...
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At a meeting of the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), held on 15 July,...
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The chair of the Working Party on the Accession of Timor-Leste, Ambassador Rui Macieira of Portugal, visited Dili from...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister, José Ulisses Correia e Silva, to the WTO on 14 July....
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The co-convenors of the negotiations on e-commerce — Australia, Japan and Singapore — told the participants on 12-14 July...
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An improved version of the online alert system ePing was launched on 13 July, providing a single-entry point for...
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have prompted new questions about whether trade, value chains and interdependence...
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At a high-level event on 13 July, the National University of Lesotho (NUL) launched its activities under the WTO...
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On 13 July, a WTO arbitrator issued its decision on the methodology Canada may use to fix the level...
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Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture is contributing EUR 150,000 (CHF 148,000) for 2022 to the Standards and...
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Participants in the investment facilitation for development (IFD) negotiations on 8 July started planning work for the second half...
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The Council for Trade in Goods discussed 44 trade concerns maintained or newly introduced by WTO members at its...
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G20 economies continued to exercise restraint in the use of trade-restrictive measures despite increasing economic uncertainty aggravated by the...
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This year’s Aid for Trade Global Review — to take place from 27 to 29 July — will feature...
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WTO members agreed at a special meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 7 July to give Korea...
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Speaking at an informal Heads of Delegation meeting on 7 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the “Geneva package”...
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Speaking virtually to a UN High Level Political Forum in New York on 7 July, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to the WTO on 6 July. The two discussed the...
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At a meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on 6 July, WTO members...
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WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang on 4-5 July paid an official visit to Turkmenistan, where he stressed the win-win...
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Global efforts towards decarbonizing value chains and pursuing more sustainable trade will require transparent and comparable standards and methodologies...
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The WTO co-hosted the final round of the 20th anniversary edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition...
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In a panel discussion entitled “New Geography of Trade: Looking into the Future” on 30 June, Deputy Director-General Angela...
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A new joint publication draws attention to the technical and legal tools that may be used by governments to...
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At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 30 June, WTO members took the floor to welcome...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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WTO Members marked the 5th anniversary of the entry into force of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), with a...
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Speaking at the World Customs Organization’s “Green Customs Global Conference” on 28 June, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam called...
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The 2021 Annual Report of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), released on 28 June, highlights how the EIF partnership...
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A high-level event on 28 June formally launched the activities of the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica under the...
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The recent agreement by WTO members to eliminate the most harmful fisheries subsidies will contribute to the development of...
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On the occasion of MSMEs Day (27 June), a virtual event was held to launch the 2022 edition of...
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In her remarks at the Second Annual Global Trade Week 2022, hosted by Economist Impact on 27 June, Deputy...
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The WTO has published on the occasion of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (27 June) three research papers...
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A photo presentation entitled “Faces of Trade Diplomacy”, aimed at making trade more accessible to the public, was published...
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WTO members considered six free trade agreements between Ukraine and Israel, Namibia and Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom and Jordan,...
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Food security remained high on the agenda at the meeting of the WTO’s Committee on Agriculture on 27-28 June....
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On 24 June, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard delivered a keynote speech to the 2021-2022 Advanced Master Programmes of the...
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The WTO is launching today (23 June) the Trade Connectivity Heatmap, a new visualisation tool designed to give a...
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World services trade continued to grow into the second quarter of 2022, indicating resilience to the conflict in Ukraine...
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WTO members welcomed the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Declaration on new challenges affecting food safety and animal and plant...
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The latest Annual Report from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), launched on 22 June, spotlights how ongoing...
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Uzbekistan stressed its commitment to work together with WTO members to make rapid progress in its WTO accession process....
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Australia is contributing AUD 2.9 million (approximately CHF 2 million) to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) deepen...
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Speaking at a meeting of more than 800 Spanish business leaders in San Sebastián on 21 June, WTO Deputy...
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The fifth review of the trade policies and practices of Ghana takes place on 21 and 23 June 2022....
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WTO members welcomed at a meeting of the Committee on Trade and Development on 20 June the decision taken...
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WTO members successfully concluded the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva on 17 June, securing multilaterally negotiated outcomes on...
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The 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) has been extended by one day, until Thursday 16 June, in order to...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 15 June exchanged views with civil society representatives on the state of play of...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called today (14 June) on members to go the extra mile to find convergence on the...
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A delegation of parliamentarians presented Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala with a statement today (14 June) expressing strong support for the...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 14 June introduced the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism, which is envisioned to support developing and...
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At a press conference held on 13 June during the 12th Ministerial Conference, Georgia, Timor-Leste and the United Arab...
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Ministers of Australia, Japan and Singapore — co-convenors of WTO e-commerce negotiations — have welcomed the good results achieved...
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Trade ministers representing the six co-coordinators of the Informal Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade —...
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WTO members today (13 June) engaged in intense discussions and negotiations to get closer to meaningful outcomes on the...
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At a 13 June meeting on the margins of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12), WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met...
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Co-sponsors of three separate environmental talks at the WTO announced on 13 June, at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12),...
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WTO members must step up work to ensure that trade and trade rules better serve women amid disruptions posed...
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Pre-recorded and written statements delivered by trade ministers and heads of delegation have been posted on the WTO website...
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The three co-chairs of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender — Botswana, El Salvador and Iceland —...
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WTO members were urged at the opening session of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva on 12 June...
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WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Mr Sandagdorj Erdenebileg of the UN High Representative for Least-Developed Countries signed a...
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The WTO and the Commonwealth Secretariat signed today (11 June) a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between the...
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Australia is contributing just over CHF 70,000 to help government officials from least-developed countries (LDCs) take part in the...
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Negotiators in Geneva finalized their work on 10 June regarding two draft texts setting out a WTO response to...
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Japan is contributing CHF 125,000 in 2022 to cover the travel expenses of officials traveling to Geneva to participate...
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The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Santiago Wills of Colombia, on 10 June submitted to WTO members...
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A high-level launch event was held on 9 June by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú to mark the start...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged members to move ahead on the basis of three revised draft negotiating texts introduced...
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The WTO has highlighted the role of trade in helping countries recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in a report...
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On the occasion of World Ocean Day on 8 June, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Ambassador Santiago Wills, chair of...
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The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) on 8 June launched the Trade4MSMEs network, a...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on WTO members to make one final effort to deliver substantive results at...
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The WTO Secretariat has updated the joint indicative list compiling information on critical inputs for the manufacturing, distributing and...
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A group of 26 government officials from developing countries and least-developed countries started the first in-person training course at...
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At the 2022 edition of the International Grains Conference on 7 June, Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam stressed the...
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At a meeting on 4 June, the chair of the agriculture negotiations, Ambassador Gloria Abraham Peralta (Costa Rica), introduced...
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On 3 June 2022, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 1 June 2022 a...
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Trade plays a critical role in ensuring access to medical goods and services during global health crises such as...
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Twenty-four government officials from 14 WTO members and observers are attending the WTO’s first online Regional Trade Policy Course...
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At an agriculture negotiating meeting for delegation heads on 1-2 June, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the chair of the...
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The WTO Technical Assistance Annual Report, published on 2 June, outlines how the WTO Secretariat delivered training activities to...
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The deadline for submitting proposals for this year’s Public Forum — entitled “Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition...
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The sixth review of the trade policies and practices of New Zealand takes place on 1 and 3 June...
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WTO members and Aid for Trade partner organizations discussed at a workshop on 31 May the key findings of...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 31 May, WTO members adopted two panel reports, one...
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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged government and business leaders to come together through...
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Proposals for this year’s Public Forum — entitled “Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition to action” — must...
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World exports of intermediate goods (IGs) continued to grow in the fourth quarter of 2021, increasing by 21 per...
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A total of 40 participants from 17 of the world’s poorest countries completed, on 25 May, a five-week introductory...
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The WTO launched on 24 May a paper that explores the impact of WTO accession on least-developed countries (LDCs)...
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Keeping trade open, monitoring governments’ trade measures and reducing market distortions are the three lines of action the WTO...
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At a meeting of the Informal Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (IDP) on 24 May,...
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The conflict in Ukraine and recent pandemic-related lockdowns in China appear to be dampening global goods trade in the...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala underscored the pressing need for trade finance in African countries, especially for small businesses, at a...
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WTO members reached consensus on 23 May on a slate of names of the chairpersons for the 14 subsidiary...
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The University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) in Uzbekistan held a high-level event on 23 May 2022 to...
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The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Santiago Wills of Colombia, on 20 May reported to members on...
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A virtual event organized by the WTO on 20 May looked at the finance and trade lessons learned from...
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Speaking at an event on trade and environment in Latin America and the Caribbean on 19 May hosted by...
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At a “transparency” meeting on 19 May, participants in the negotiations on electronic commerce received updates from the facilitators...
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WTO members noted the substantial progress made by the Comoros towards concluding WTO accession negotiations, especially in the bilateral...
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WTO members have intensified work on achieving outcomes in agriculture that would respond to the looming food crisis and...
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Improved dialogue between the public and private sectors is indispensable in better understanding the challenges facing global supply chains...
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The sixth review of the trade policies and practices of Switzerland and Liechtenstein takes place on 18 and 20...
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With the objective of supporting ongoing discussions about the finance and trade lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic over...
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The WTO has launched a new WTO data portal to provide easy access to key databases offering trade statistics...
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WTO members reviewed the status of notifications of national customs legislation as well as questions regarding that legislation at...
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Delivering the opening address at the “South-South Dialogue on Least-developed Countries (LDCs) and Development” on 16 May in Geneva,...
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Representatives of nearly 200 environmental organizations on 16 May presented a letter for WTO members to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,...
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WTO members addressed implementation of the services waiver for least-developed countries (LDCs), which seeks to boost their participation in...
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A total of 53 government officials representing over 30 WTO members have completed the WTO Training Course on Trade...
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WTO members on 16-20 May will hold intensive negotiations aimed at resolving remaining issues for a global deal to...
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In meetings this week with the heads of leading UN System international agencies, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that...
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At the WTO’s Cotton Days meetings on 11-12 May, the Cotton-4 (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali) and other...
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At a General Council meeting on 10 May, WTO members agreed that the outcome document emerging from the informal...
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In her opening remarks at the 12th RSIS-WTO Virtual Parliamentarian Workshop on 10 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard discussed...
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Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) experts shared how they use Good Regulatory Practices (GRPs) in Bhutan, the Philippines and Sri...
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Speaking to a meeting of the General Council on 9 May, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called on WTO members...
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A high-level event was held at the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi (FTU) on 9 May to launch its...
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At a meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on 6 May, WTO members...
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Worldwide sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) experts participated on 3-6 May in the first-ever Climate Change Week organized by the...
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Transparency is an essential first step to understanding how government subsidies impact international trade and how to minimize any...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 4 May called on WTO members to push as hard as they can to bridge...
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The WTO is re-opening accreditation to the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) for a limited number of journalists and media...
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Applicants interested in showcasing their research findings at the World Trade Congress on Gender, to be held on 5-7...
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WTO members and Aid-for-Trade partner organizations outlined current projects and priorities for the forthcoming Global Review of Aid for...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala put forward on 3 May the outcome document that emerged from the informal process conducted...
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Online registration for the 2022 Public Forum is now open. The theme for this year’s Forum is “Towards a...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the CEO Advisory Committee of the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA) held...
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The new WTO Research Database on Trade and Gender, launched on 29 April, brings together more than 100 studies...
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WTO members welcomed the active engagement and concrete steps taken by Timor-Leste in recent months in its endeavour to...
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On 29 April, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Turkey in “European Union —...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met on 28 April with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss prospects for the upcoming...
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Turkey informed WTO members on 28 April that it has initiated arbitration proceedings under Article 25 of the Dispute...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 27 April urged the US business community to continue supporting the WTO and the multilateral...
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At its first regular meeting of 2022 on 27 April, the WTO’s Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices reviewed the latest...
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The chair of the agriculture negotiations, Ambassador Gloria Abraham Peralta (Costa Rica), highlighted at a meeting on 27 April...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body on 27 April, members expressed their commitment to engage in discussions...
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Record food prices and a worsening food security context have given new urgency to the role of trade...
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The Committee on Market Access held on 26 April the second experience-sharing session on COVID-19-related goods, with members reporting...
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In a communication forwarded to WTO members on 25 April, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Chair of the 12th Ministerial...
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The Council for Trade in Goods discussed 41 trade concerns on measures maintained or newly introduced by WTO members...
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Greater international cooperation is needed to improve information and analysis on subsidies and their impact, which would in turn...
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The Republic of Korea is donating KRW 339 million (approximately CHF 260,000) to help developing and least-developed countries (LDCs)...
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In her opening remarks at the 7th Annual AGOA Spring Conference on 19 April, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard discussed...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala concluded a two-day trip to Brazil on 18-19 April, her first to Latin America as head...
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Brazil, and in particular its powerhouse agri-food sector, has benefited from open markets provided by the multilateral trading system,...
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A total of 84 senior government officials from more than 40 English-speaking developing and least-developed countries concluded a seven-week...
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Over 70 students from around the world have completed “Model WTO”, an annual, week-long simulation of WTO negotiations organized...
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The heads of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and...
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On 13 April, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Mexico in “Costa Rica —...
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The set of technologies known as “TradeTech” promises more efficient, inclusive and sustainable trade in the future, but there...
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Prospects for the global economy have darkened since the outbreak of war in Ukraine on 24 February, prompting WTO...
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The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the WTO launched on 11 April 2022...
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The Eighth Global Review of Aid for Trade will take place from 27 to 29 July, with the theme...
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The war in Ukraine has not only created a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions but has also dealt a...
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Speaking on behalf of the Director-General on 9 April at a conference in Bonn organized by the International Organisation...
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WTO members agreed at a special meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body on 8 April to give Korea and...
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As part of overall efforts to improve transparency, WTO members advanced work to ensure that import licensing procedures remain...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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A webinar hosted by the WTO Secretariat on 7 April once again brought together government officials as well as...
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At a meeting of the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), held on 7 April,...
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At a meeting of the Committee of Participants on the Expansion of Trade in Information Technology Products on 6...
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Building on the first review of the operation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) conducted in 2021, WTO members...
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International efforts to reduce plastics waste and promote more sustainable use of plastics must include a better understanding of...
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In her address to the Steering Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 31 March, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard provided...
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The WTO launched a new book entitled “Trade in Knowledge: Intellectual Property, Trade and Development in a Transformed Global...
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Members welcomed the latest update on export restrictions and prohibitions and trade-easing measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, which...
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WTO members taking part in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) met on 31 March to initiate...
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The WTO on 31 March launched a new data visualization tool that provides users with quick, at-a-glance information on...
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WTO members reached an important agreement on 31 March which will help address continued “underfill” of tariff rate quotas...
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At a meeting of the Informal Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (IDP) on 30 March,...
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The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United Kingdom regarding UK measures relating to the promotion...
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The WTO on 30 March released statistical profiles covering 66 economies, which reveal the domestic and foreign value-added contents...
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The WTO has published a compilation of information resources, such as databases and reports, that provide information and data...
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The WTO has issued a call for proposals for this year’s Public Forum, whose theme is “Towards a sustainable...
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The fifth review of the trade policies and practices of Pakistan takes place on 30 March and 1 April...
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A joint publication launched by the WTO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) at a virtual webinar on 29...
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Estonia has contributed EUR 20,000 (CHF 20,500) in 2022 to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) increase their...
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WTO members considered free trade agreements (FTAs) between the United Kingdom and Turkey, the United Kingdom and Singapore, and...
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Continued supply chain disruptions are no cause for a retreat from trade, Deputy Director-General Anabel González said at the...
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