WTO launches call for candidates for 2026 Young Professionals Programme

The WTO has launched the application process for the next edition of its Young Professionals Programme,…

When Should You Refuse to Complete the USMCA Certificate of Origin?

On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement…

Canada initiates WTO dispute regarding Chinese duties on agricultural, fishery products

Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning Chinese measures that impose additional import duties…

Members continue TRIPS implementation review discussion, address IP notification obligations

WTO members continued talks on how to proceed on the long overdue review of the implementation…

Members consider China’s request for panel to examine EU battery electric vehicle duties

At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 24 March, WTO members considered a…

Ethiopia resumes accession negotiations with target of WTO membership by MC14

WTO members commended on 19 March efforts undertaken by Ethiopia to galvanize its WTO accession negotiations…

Pakistan formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Pakistan deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 20 March. Ambassador…

EXIM’s Make More in America: Strengthening U.S. Export Capacity Through Domestic Investment

As global trade tensions persist and unpredictable tariffs reshape supply chains, U.S. manufacturers are increasingly looking…

Members discuss role of digital industrialization, technology transfer in enhancing e-commerce

At a meeting on the Work Programme on E-commerce on 18 March 2025, WTO members shared…

Colombia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Colombia deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 19 March. Ambassador…