I spend much much of my day talking with people who want to learn more about…
Year: 2023
Fisheries subsidies chair circulates new text in âfinal pushâ to reach agreement at MC13
The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland, on 21 December circulated…
Export Compliance: You Can Outsource Responsibility, but You Can’t Outsource Liability
In many ways, exporting is like hiring a marketing firm to represent you. With marketing, you…
Members told âfinish line within reachâ in dispute settlement reform talks
Ongoing informal talks on reforming the WTOâs dispute settlement rules are nearing their conclusion and the…
Export Administration Regulations: Understanding Reasons for Control
In a previous article, I explained the export license determination process for exports of dual-use items…
G20 trade policy direction becoming more restrictive amid continued slow trade growth
Trade measures introduced by G20 economies have become more restrictive in recent months, according to the…
DG Okonjo-Iweala bids farewell to the 2023 cohort of WTO Young Professionals
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 18 December offered her congratulations and best wishes to the 17…
Digital trade is key to boosting growth in developing economies
The transformative effects of digital trade on developing economies are explored in a report just published…
New WTO information note reveals changing pattern in Africaâs trade in intermediate goods
The WTO on 15 December released an information note on Africaâs trade in intermediate goods (IGs),…
MC13 Chair briefs members on ministerial preparations; members approve budget increase
At a 13-15 December meeting of the WTOâs General Council, members heard from the Chair of…