Uzbekistan injects renewed momentum into WTO accession process

At the latest meeting of the Working Party on the Accession of Uzbekistan on 16 November,…

The United States extends its strategic partnership with the STDF until 2028

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has committed to a five-year agreement with the Standards…

Committee agrees to Brazil’s terms of accession to Civil Aircraft Agreement

The Committee on Trade in Civil Aircraft agreed on 17 November to Brazil’s terms of accession…

Intermediate goods exports continue to fall in second quarter of 2023

World exports of intermediate goods (IGs) fell by 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2023…

Mainstreaming trade key to supporting development, say WTO members

The need to incorporate trade into national development strategies was emphasized at the 14 November meeting…

Members agree on changes to improve the functioning of the Customs Valuation Committee

Members adopted a series of changes to improve the functioning of the Committee on Customs Valuation…

WTO members examine proposals to deepen discussions on trade and environment

At the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) meeting held on 13, 14 and 16 November,…

Norway donates NOK 9 million to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism

Norway is contributing NOK 9 million (approximately CHF 730,500) to the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism to…

DDG Ellard calls for APEC leadership in reforming the WTO, delivering at MC13

At the 2023 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting in San Francisco on 15 November,…

Report finds strong expansion of global value chains but warns of increased vulnerability

Global value chains (GVCs) continued to expand in 2022, as indicated by the growing share of…