WTO Director General discusses issues in global trade
At the World Trade Symposium of 7 June 2016 on “Trade and Globalization in the Twenty First Century: The Path to Greater Inclusion” the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) spoke about current progress and remaining issues in
See MoreWTO: Trade policy review of United Arab Emirates
The World Trade Organization (WTO) conducted a review of the trade practices of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 1 and 3 June 2016. The review was conducted on the basis of a report prepared by the WTO secretariat. Real GDP growth in the UAE
See MoreWTO: Trade Dialogue with business leaders
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Dialogues event held on 30 May 2016 gave business leaders an opportunity to discuss the challenges they face and the role of the WTO in helping to overcome the problems. The business representatives noted
See MoreVanuatu: Abuse of duty free system
The Customs and Inland Revenue Department (DCIR) has published a statement on 26th May 2016 on its website announcing that there has been a number of abuses involving cruise ship passengers who purchase duty free goods to give in exchange for taxi
See MorePGA Highlights: May 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of May 2016. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register ACE will be the sole of authorized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system: This document
See MoreWTO Director General comments on the importance of trade agreements for Colombia
In a speech delivered in Colombia on 19 May 2016 the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) noted that trade can act as a drive of broader economic growth and job creation and is part of any strategy for sustainable economic growth.
See MoreEgypt: Requirement and procedures introduced with regards to new import registration
Additional formal requirements have been introduced by the Egyptian authorities, for importing goods into Egypt. The purpose of such requirement is to promote local production, reducing reliance on foreign imports and increasing the Egyptian foreign
See MoreWTO: Trade Policy Review of Malawi
The third Trade Policy Review of Malawi was carried out by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 27 and 29 April 2016. A report issued by the WTO staff in connection with the review has been published on the WTO website. The report notes that the
See MoreWTO Public Forum 2016 to discuss inclusive trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is to hold its Public Forum 2016 in September 2016 with the theme of inclusive trade. The Public Forum will discuss how a broader range of businesses and individuals can become involved in the world trading system
See MorePGA Highlights: April 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of April 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register NCAP Test of the in-transit manifest pilot program: This document announces that U.S. Customs and
See MorePGA Highlights: March 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of March 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Tuna-Tariff Rate Quota 2016: This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year
See MoreIMF Technical Note Considers WTO Tax Rules
A technical note published by the IMF on 29 March 2016 considers to what extent the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules affect the freedom of policy makers to frame their tax policy. The paper entitled Is the WTO a World Tax Organization? A Primer
See MoreWTO: Negotiations on agricultural issues
Member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have identified a set of broad issues for continuing negotiations on agricultural issues and have emphasized the importance of agricultural issues for developing countries. The Nairobi decision
See MorePGA Highlights: February 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of February 2016. Agencies Summary Federal Register Amendment to the international traffic in arms regulations: This proposed Rule has been given
See MorePGA Highlights: January 2016
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of January 2016. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register Exporting live animals, hatching eggs, and animal germplasm from the US: APHIS are
See MoreUK: Customs Vision for 2020
On 22 January 2016 HM Revenue and Customs issued the Customs Vision for 2020 setting out the aspirations of UK Customs in the next five years. These include the aim to facilitate legitimate trade, protect society and grow the economy. UK Customs
See MorePGA Highlights: December 2015
In the United States the following events have taken place under the several PGA during the month of December 2015. Agencies Summary Link Federal Register Customs Brokers user fee payment for 2016: This document gives notice to customs brokers
See MoreWTO: Ministers Agree Nairobi Package
A number of measures have been implemented by Ministerial Decisions issued at the Tenth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that concluded in Nairobi on 19 December 2015. Preferences for LDC services The waiver period
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