DDG Hill stresses trade’s role in innovation at IP and Innovation Researchers of Asia event

Speaking at the 7th Intellectual Property and Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference held on 4-6…

China initiates WTO dispute regarding US “reciprocal tariffs”

China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning US measures which it says…

DDG Ellard: WTO a pillar of security and predictability amid global uncertainty

Speaking at the “Global Outlook: Navigating Trade & Investment Trends in 2025” conference co-hosted by the…

Committee advances discussions on trade-related climate measures and technology transfer

At the 2-3 April meeting of the Committee on Trade and Environment and the thematic discussion…

Canada initiates WTO dispute regarding US duties on automobiles and auto parts

Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning US measures imposing a 25…

DDG Ellard calls for further acceptances of Fisheries Subsidies Agreement

Speaking at a virtual debate on reducing harmful fisheries subsidies on 2 April, WTO Deputy Director-General…

Statement from Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, issued the following statement on 3 April: Reach us…

On 30th anniversary, officials highlight importance of WTO work on rules of origin

WTO members, observer organizations and the WTO Secretariat marked the 30th anniversary of the Agreement on…

Antigua and Barbuda formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The WTO Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda Colin Murdoch deposited his country’s instrument of acceptance of…

International Trade Briefing: April 2025 [Video]