WTO agriculture negotiations were enriched by a new stream of membersâ submissions on a variety of…
Month: October 2023
Trade Policy Review: Southern African Customs Union
The fifth review of the trade policies and practices of the Southern African Customs Union takes…
Reminder: NGO accreditation for Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference closes on 24 November
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) should submit their requests for accreditation for the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) no…
Members briefed on US report on COVID diagnostics and therapeutics, TRIPS flexibilities
On 19 October, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) provided a briefing to WTO members…
Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Fiji deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 24 October. Ambassador…
Senior Officials Meeting paves way for progress on deliverables at MC13
A two-day meeting of senior trade officials concluded at the WTO on 24 October with encouraging…
Lacey Act Compliance: A Guide for Importers
In the world of international trade, itâs essential to stay on top of changing regulations to…
WTO members reach deal to support least-developed countries on path to graduation
The General Council reached an important milestone on 23 October in the global efforts to assist…
China commits USD 450,000 to support WTO accession and least-developed countries
The government of China has pledged USD 450,000 (CHF 402,000) to the WTOâs Least-Developed Countries (LDCs)…
Surge of formal acceptances of Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies â entry into force closer
Seven WTO members deposited their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 23…