Government procurement committee approves best practices regarding SMEs, welcomes observer

At a meeting of the Committee on Government Procurement on 9 October, parties to the Government…

DDG Hill highlights benefits of re-globalization for resilient, inclusive global economy

Speaking at a panel on the challenges regarding international economic integration on 8 October, WTO Deputy…

China initiates dispute complaint against Türkiye regarding measures on vehicle imports

China has requested WTO dispute consultations with Türkiye concerning various measures imposed by Türkiye on imports…

Lithuania gives EUR 20,000 to help developing economies and LDCs improve trade skills

Lithuania is contributing EUR 20,000 (about CHF 18,000) in 2024 to finance training programmes for government…

Gradual trade recovery underway despite regional conflicts, policy uncertainty

The October update of the WTO’s Global Trade Outlook and Statistics largely reaffirms the April forecast,…

Facilitator cites need to intensify discussions in dispute settlement reform talks

The facilitator for the negotiations on dispute settlement reform, Ambassador Usha Dwarka-Canabady of Mauritius, welcomed on…

Global goods trade on track for gradual recovery despite lingering downside risks

Global goods trade is projected to post a 2.7% increase in 2024, up slightly from the…

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes “meeting of minds” on moving farm trade talks forward

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the outcome of a dedicated discussion on advancing the WTO talks on…

International Trade Briefing: October 2024 [Video]

DDG Ellard urges swift action on fisheries subsidies to aid Pacific sustainability goals

In introductory remarks delivered on 8 October at the session “Towards a Trade and Environment Sustainability…