In her speech at Waseda University in Tokyo on 11 March, WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard…
Month: March 2025
Members focus on specific sectors and MC14 objectives in environmental sustainability discussions
WTO members taking part in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) met on 10-11…
DDG Zhang welcomes 2025 participants in two WTO technical assistance programmes
The 2025 cohorts of the French Irish Mission Programme and the Netherlands Talent Programme were officially…
Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US steel and aluminium duties
Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding the imposition by the United…
Members underscore continued focus on trade facilitation implementation and assistance
This year marks a turning point for the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), as the number of…
In Japan, DDG Ellard underlines role of business in strengthening trading system
In a speech to the Japanese business federation Keidanren in Tokyo on 11 March, WTO Deputy…
Trade Policy Review: Australia
The ninth review of the trade policies and practices of Australia takes place on 12 and…
Goods barometer little changed at start of 2025 but trade policy uncertainty looms
Global goods trade appeared to remain steady in the fourth quarter of 2024 and looked set…
Stuck in Customs Limbo? How to Prevent Costly Shipping Delays
I often hear from frustrated exporters about shipments âstuckâ in customs. The shipments may include critical…