General Council Chair Junichi Ihara of Japan has appointed Amb. David Walker of New Zealand to assist him in working with WTO members to resolve differences on the urgent matter of the functioning of the organization’s Appellate (...)
The government of Lithuania is contributing EUR 20,000 (approximately CHF 23,000) in 2019 to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) increase their participation in multilateral trade negotiations.
Venezuela has requested WTO dispute consultations with Colombia regarding certain Colombian measures affecting the distribution of liquid fuels. Venezuela’s request was circulated to WTO members on 14 January.
On 11 January 2019, the Philippines notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had decided to initiate on 20 December 2018 a safeguard investigation on ceramic floor and wall tiles.
Online registration for the 16th WIPO-WTO colloquium for teachers of intellectual property (IP) is now open. The colloquium, which will take place in Geneva from 17 to 27 June 2019, aims at helping teachers from developing countries and economies in transition to become more aware of the Geneva (...)
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 11 January, WTO members considered a request from the United States for the establishment of a panel to rule on additional duties levied by Turkey on certain US imports. WTO members also formally adopted panel and Appellate Body rulings (...)
By making our work greener, we can build a better, more sustainable future for women and men around the world. The ILO defines green jobs as good for the environment, good for the economy and good for people.
Thailand filed an appeal on 9 January concerning the WTO compliance panel report in the case brought by the Philippines in “Thailand — Customs and Fiscal Measures on Cigarettes from the Philippines (Article 21.5 — Philippines)” (DS371). The compliance panel report was circulated to WTO members on (...)
Venezuela has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding US measures affecting goods and services of Venezuelan origin. Venezuela’s request was circulated to WTO members on 8 January.
On 7 January 2019, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had decided to initiate on 31 December 2018 a safeguard investigation on detergent powder.