The WTO’s new Trade Monitoring Report issued on 21 November shows that G20 economies from mid-May to mid-October 2019 introduced import-restrictive measures covering an estimated USD 460.4 billion worth of traded merchandise. This represents a 37% increase over the previous period going back to (...)
On the occasion of World Fisheries Day on 21 November, WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo called on WTO members to curb the harmful subsidies that encourage overfishing and inflict great damage on the marine environment.
At the WTO “Cotton Days” held on 20-21 November, the Chair of the Committee on Agriculture in Special Session, Ambassador John Deep Ford, and WTO Deputy Director-General Karl Brauner underlined the success of the World Cotton Day launch on 7 October 2019. In particular, they highlighted the joint (...)
Those with disabilities will face additional challenges in reaping the benefits of changes affecting the world of work, according to a new report. The publication also outlines a roadmap to help create a more equitable future of (...)
In a speech delivered at the Center for China and Globalization in Beijing on 20 November, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff spoke about the current state of the WTO and its future outlook. He highlighted the challenges facing the multilateral trading system but also the opportunities for (...)
The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with Colombia regarding anti-dumping duties imposed by Colombia on imports of frozen fries from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. The request was circulated to WTO members on 20 (...)
India filed an appeal on 19 November concerning the WTO panel report in the case brought by the United States in “India — Export Related Measures” (DS541). The panel report was circulated to WTO members on 31 October 2019.
The government of China is renewing its contribution of USD 500,000 (approximately CHF 500,000) to the WTO’s Least-Developed Countries and Accessions Programme (also known as the “China Programme”) in 2019. The contribution was confirmed at a signing ceremony with WTO Director-General Roberto (...)
Countless sanitation workers in the developing world work in conditions that endanger their lives and health, and violate their dignity and rights. To mark World Toilet Day, the ILO, World Bank, World Health Organization and Water Aid issued a report highlighting the unsafe and undignified (...)