How China’s WTO Membership Transformed Its Economy Into a Global Powerhouse
China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) marked a turning point in the country's economic history, opening the door...
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WTO Members Intensify Efforts to Reform Global Trade Rules
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is moving into a more focused phase of discussions aimed at strengthening the international trading...
WTO Raises 2026 Global Merchandise Trade Growth Forecast to 3.9% Amid Economic Uncertainty
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 3.9%, pointing to...
How Global Trade Continues to Grow Despite Geopolitical Conflicts and Supply Chain Disruptions
International trade is demonstrating considerable resilience despite geopolitical tensions, changing economic policies and disruptions affecting important shipping routes. While conflicts...
WTO Updates Global Trade Outlook as AI Products and Regional Markets Reshape Commerce
Global trade is undergoing significant changes as technological innovation, shifting supply chains and economic uncertainty influence the movement of goods...
WTO Members Intensify Reform Talks as Global Trade Rules Face Growing Pressure
Geneva: Members of the World Trade Organization are intensifying discussions on reforming the global trading system as governments seek to...
Global Trade Faces New Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape International Commerce
Geneva: The global trading system is facing a period of significant change as geopolitical tensions, government interventions and rapid technological...
WTO Warns Global Trading System Is Under Growing Geopolitical Pressure
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing major structural changes as geopolitical tensions, government interventions, technological developments and shifting economic...
WTO Report Examines Major Changes Reshaping the Global Trading System
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing significant changes as geopolitical tensions, technological advances and growing government intervention reshape the...
AI-Related Goods Trade Gives Global Merchandise Trade a Boost
Geneva: The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is beginning to have a measurable impact on international trade, with strong demand...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Faces Major Turning Point as Reform Debate Intensifies
The global trading system is facing a major period of change as governments confront geopolitical tensions, shifting economic power, digitalisation...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Is at a Critical Juncture
The World Trade Organization has warned that the global trading system is facing a major period of disruption and needs...
WTO to Put Artificial Intelligence at the Centre of New Global Trade Policy Dialogue
The World Trade Organization is preparing to bring together policymakers, technology leaders and trade experts for the first World Trade...
Four Decades After the Uruguay Round: What Its Legacy Can Teach the Future of Global Trade
Four decades after negotiations began on the Uruguay Round, the international trading system is reflecting on one of the most...
WTO Completes Advanced Agriculture Workshop to Strengthen Transparency Among Developing Members
Geneva, September 8, 2026: The World Trade Organization has completed an advanced training programme aimed at helping developing and least-developed...
WTO Public Forum 2026 Programme Reveals 113 Sessions on the Future of Services Trade
The World Trade Organization has released the full programme for the 2026 WTO Public Forum, bringing together more than 500...
Uzbekistan Pushes Ahead With WTO Membership as 2026 Accession Target Remains in Focus
Geneva, Uzbekistan is continuing an intensive effort to join the World Trade Organization, with the country reaffirming its ambition to...
Brazil Challenges Additional US Tariffs at WTO, Opening New Trade Dispute
Geneva, Brazil has formally challenged additional duties imposed by the United States on products originating from Brazil, bringing the tariff...
India Seeks WTO Consultations With US Over New Quartz Surface Import Tariffs
National War Memorial in New Delhi, India. Original public domain image from Flickr India has approached the World Trade Organization...
WTO Panel Issues Report on Türkiye’s Measures Affecting Electric Vehicles and Other Vehicles
GENEVA — A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has released its report regarding Türkiye’s measures affecting electric vehicles (EVs) and...
Centre William Rappard at 100: A Century of Global Dialogue, Diplomacy and Trade
The Centre William Rappard (CWR), one of Geneva's most recognizable international landmarks, has reached a remarkable milestone—its 100th anniversary. Over...
WTO to Launch Sixth ‘Trade and Environment Week’ Highlighting Role of Commerce in Environmental Action
Geneva, Switzerland – June 29, 2025 — The World Trade Organization (WTO) is gearing up to inaugurate its sixth edition...
