Taking place from 29 to 30 October at the WTO’s headquarters in Geneva, the 2026 Global Review will spotlight how stronger partnerships can help developing economies and least-developed countries turn trade opportunities into economic growth, jobs and better lives. The event will bring together (...)
The Committee on Balance of Payments Restrictions (BOP) held consultations on 22 June 2026 to discuss a 10% import surcharge adopted by the United States to address its BOP deficit. WTO members heard a statement from the United States. They also considered a statement of the International (...)
The 2025 cohort of WTO Young Trade Leaders concluded their year of activities on 18 June, issuing a report on the future of the WTO at an event in Geneva and meeting with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The visit was organized in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (...)
On 5 July 2026, the WTO will welcome the public to its headquarters in Geneva to mark the 100th anniversary of the WTO's home (Centre William Rappard). The Open Day offers an opportunity for visitors to explore this historic building and its artworks and to enjoy a range of activities taking (...)
Artificial intelligence (AI), digitalization and technology are having a profound impact on intellectual property right protections, but how can the framework of international law keep pace with innovations? That is one question that 120 academics, researchers and policy makers debated on 18-19 (...)
When I took up the position of WTO Chief Economist in January 2026, I knew that the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference, known as MC14, would be important for the future of the organization. Held at the end of March in Yaoundé, Cameroon, MC14 was my first Ministerial and therefore my first (...)
The deadline for submitting proposals for this year’s Public Forum — entitled Powering the Future — has been extended to 17 June 2026. Individuals interested in organizing sessions at the Forum, to be held from 15 to 17 September, are invited to complete an online application (...)
The Sixth review of the trade policies and practices of Uruguay takes place on 10 and 12 June 2026. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Uruguay.
At an event in London on 10 June, Deputy Director-General DJ Nordquist emphasized that the WTO continues to provide the foundation for the large majority of global trade, even as the trading system adapts to new technologies, shifting supply chains and geopolitical uncertainty. She also (...)
At the Committee on Trade Facilitation meeting on 10-11 June 2026, WTO members continued discussions on a total of 25 proposals submitted under the second review of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Members also agreed to hold a dedicated session on trade facilitation issues for small (...)