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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Applications open for WTO advanced global workshop on government procurement

The purpose of the Workshop is to familiarize participants with the objectives, content and benefits of the GPA 2012, with the aim of enabling discussions on issues arising in government procurement that relate to international trade, good governance and …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Reminder: Media accreditation for 14th Ministerial Conference closes on 26 February

Before submitting the details for accreditation, media representatives are requested to make sure they fulfil the criteria specified on the WTO website. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have a separate accreditation process. Delegations should apply …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Fish Fund launches second Call for Proposals

Eligible WTO members can submit proposals by 24 April via the application portal, which can be found here. Two types of grants are available: project preparation grants of up to USD 50,000 to conduct needs assessments to prepare for implementation of the …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

Austria contributes EUR 200,000 to support academic institutions in developing economies

The academic institutions that join the WTO Chairs Programme receive financial support for a four-year period to develop their expertise and undertake activities under the three pillars of the programme: research, curriculum development, and outreach. …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

WTO revamps data portal with new catalogue of WTO datasets

The new catalogue features a simple, user-friendly interface that allows quick access to WTO trade data and better support for trade policymaking by WTO members. The revamped Data Portal supports the Secretariat's 2030 Strategy, particularly its …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Government Procurement Agreement thresholds updated for 2026–2027

To date, updated thresholds have been received from Australia; Canada; the European Union; Hong Kong, China; Liechtenstein; Montenegro; the Kingdom of the Netherlands with respect to Aruba; Switzerland; and the United Kingdom. The updated values are now …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

WTO panel issues report regarding certain US tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

dispute settlement On 30 January, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by China in United States - Certain Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act (DS623).

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

WTO members exchange views on e-commerce in preparation for MC14

"You will recall that since November, we have started consideration of two text-based submissions, one by the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group and one by the United States and other co-sponsors. In my report to the General Council in …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

Participants put final touches to MC14 environmental sustainability package

The TESSD package is set to include a Co-Convenors' Ministerial Communiqué, an Overarching Document for MC14 and outcome documents from the four TESSD Working Groups reflecting technical work undertaken by the 79 WTO member co-sponsors participating in …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

WTO members explore ways to enhance transparency on trade and climate measures

In his opening remarks, the Chair of the Committee, Ambassador Erwin Bollinger of Switzerland, noted members' active engagement in the first two interactive sessions and highlighted the strong interest in continuing discussions on approaches to …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Plastics Dialogue discusses revised draft ministerial statement ahead of MC14

The meeting was chaired by Barbados, China, Ecuador and Morocco-the co-coordinators of the DPP along with Australia and Fiji. The co-coordinators opened the meeting by reaffirming the importance of delivering a ministerial statement at MC14. They said the …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

World trade volume remained flat in Q3 of 2025 while its dollar value hit record high

Merchandise trade grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter and 3.6% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025 on a seasonally-adjusted volume basis. By comparison, the dollar value of trade was up 7.5% year-on-year in the same period, highlighting a widening gap …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 00:12 GMT

Members consider request for panel to examine Indian measures on batteries, e-vehicles

DS642: India - Measures Concerning Trade in the Automotive and Renewable Energy Technology Sectors China submitted its first request for the establishment of a dispute panel with respect to certain measures adopted by India that China said ties incentives …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 22:08 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes tenth cohort of WTO Young Professionals

The Young Professionals Programme seeks to enhance diversity and strengthen the representation of WTO members across the divisions of the WTO Secretariat. Launched in 2016, the Programme has so far supported the development of trade expertise for 128 young …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 20:22 GMT

Australia launches safeguard investigation on fabricated structural steel

In the notification Australia indicated, among other things, as follows: "The first circular/issues paper by the PC will provide information on how interested parties can participate in the investigation. The paper will include the dates for …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala urges “steady nerves” amid trade tensions; ministers discuss WTO reform

With trade tensions rising as a result of tariff threats, DG Okonjo-Iweala's recommendation to leaders was to "keep steady nerves" and avoid hasty reactions as the global trading system faces the worst disruptions in its 80-year history. On …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

WTO helps update customs classification to enable better health emergency response

The HS is the global customs standard used to classify traded products, set tariffs and compile comparable trade statistics. These amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2028 (HS 2028) and will create, for the first time, new 38 dedicated customs …

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Published on January 17, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

DDG Paugam highlights role of trade in addressing global water and food security at GFFA

Addressing agriculture ministers, DDG Paugam underlined that international trade is a key tool to manage growing water stress, noting that more than half of global food production takes place in water-stressed regions. Research has shown that trade in the …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on dry pastries and breakfast cereals

In the notification, Madagascar indicated, among other things, as follows (provisional English translation): "Interested parties must make themselves known to the ANMCC, the investigating authority, within 30 days from the date of initiation of the …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on plastic pipes and tubes and accessories

In the notification, Madagascar indicated, among other things, as follows (provisional English translation): "Interested parties must make themselves known to the ANMCC, the investigating authority, within 30 days from the date of initiation of the …

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