WTO: World Business Priorities for the WTO Agenda
A statement issued by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on 12 December 2017 at the close of the Business Forum held alongside the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference set out business priorities for the WTO agenda. The
See MoreWTO: Director General comments on WTO dialogue with business
On 12 December 2017 the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) opened the WTO Business Forum by emphasizing the significance of cooperation between the WTO and business. The WTO is an organization where governments meet to discuss
See MoreWTO: Director General presents annual report on trade developments
On 4 December 2017 the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) presented to members the annual overview report on trade-related developments. Member countries of the WTO introduced fewer trade-restrictive measures in the year to
See MoreWTO: Fewer trade restrictive measures introduced by G20 countries
The eighteenth monitoring report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on G20 trade measures was issued on 9 November 2017. The report covers the period from mid-May to mid-October 2017 and reveals that compared to the previous review period G20
See MoreWTO and ICC: Participation by small business in international trade
An initiative launched by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) encourages companies and private sector organizations to suggest innovative ideas to promote cross-border trade by micro, small and medium
See MoreWTO: World Trade Statistical Review 2017
On 28 July 2017 the WTO issued the latest annual statistical report World Trade Statistical Review 2017. This publication examines trends in trade in goods and services and trade policy developments including restrictive trade practices. World
See MoreWTO: Amendment to Trade Policy Review mechanism
On 26 July 2017 the General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) approved the first ever amendment to the Trade Policy Review Mechanism. The mechanism provides for periodic reviews of the trade policies and practices of WTO member states
See MoreWTO and OECD: Aid for Trade monitoring report
The sixth aid-for-trade monitoring report has been published by the WTO and OECD under the title “Aid for Trade at a Glance: Promoting Trade Inclusiveness and Connectivity for Sustainable Development. The Aid for Trade initiative, launched in
See MoreWTO: Monitoring report on G20 trade measures
On 30 June 2017 the WTO issued its seventeenth monitoring report on G20 trade measures. The report indicates that the number of trade restrictions in the G20 countries has slightly increased in comparison to previous years. The report notes that 42
See MoreWTO: Measures to facilitate cross-border trade for MSMEs
On 29 June 2017 the WTO’s Director General spoke during an informal dialogue on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These entities face greater barriers to cross-border trading and WTO members have put forward some ideas to deal with the
See MoreWTO: Expanded Information Technology Agreement to be fully implemented soon
According to a report published on the World Trade Organization (WTO) website on 1 November 2016 the majority of the participants in the expanded Information Technology Agreement (ITA) have implemented their tariff commitments under the agreement
See MoreWTO publishes latest issue of World Tariff Profiles
On 2 November 2016 the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued the latest expanded edition of its annual publication World Tariff Profiles. This publication provides tariff and non-tariff information on more than 170 economies worldwide and is issued
See MoreWTO backs Argentina’s anti-avoidance tax measures
The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) provided its report on 14 April 2016, regarding "Argentina – Measures relating to trade in goods and services" case brought by Panama. In the case concerned, and in relation to Argentina's
See MoreWTO: Landlocked developing countries and world trade
The fifth meeting of ministers of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) was held on 23 June 2016. Trade is a driver of inclusive growth and is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. However the LLDCs face very high trade costs that
See MoreWTO 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 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.
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