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Bangladesh Poised to Capitalise on U.S. Tariff Shifts, WTO Reports
Apr 18, 2025The World Trade Organization (WTO) has observed that Trump’s tariff hike could open the door for Bangladesh to expand its exports to the United States (US). “Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) are projected to see their exports …... -
WTO Chief Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Tariffs Threatening Global Trade
Apr 18, 2025The World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised alarms over the significant downturn in global trade, attributing the decline to the recent tariff measures imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump. These developments have introduced... -
WTO public forum concludes focusing on youth perspective
Sep 15, 2024The conclusion of the WTO’s annual public forum for 2024 focused on the viewpoint of young people on inclusivity and trade. On Friday, a high-level gathering of global activists and young entrepreneurs gathered to hear perspectives... -
WTO rules on agriculture must highlight small-scale farmers: Experts
Sep 12, 2024At a WTO Public Forum 2024 side event, experts noted that in order to meet the fundamental principles of agriculture, the WTO’s regulations must be able to assist small-scale farmers in order to promote sustainability and... -
WTO eyes global trade rebound but warns of risks
Apr 13, 2024The World commerce Organization stated on Wednesday that after an unanticipated dip in 2023, commerce could recover this year. However, it cautioned that uncertainties in economic policies, geopolitical concerns, and regional conflicts might potentially cloud the... -
WTO ends conference in UAE after failing to reach major agreements
Mar 2, 2024The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) officially came to a close at the early hours of this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, having lasted until Friday at midnight. No agreement was also... -
WTO ministers struggle to forge deals as talks go into overtime
Mar 1, 2024World Trade Ministers couldn’t agree on anything. A significant WTO conference on digital customs charges, agricultural, and fisheries subsidies was postponed until Thursday. The formal concluding session of the World Trade Organization’s 13th ministerial conference (MC13),... -
Activists allege ‘heavy-handed’ UAE restrictions at WTO talks
Feb 28, 2024A coalition of civil society organizations charged on Wednesday of “heavy-handed restrictions” by the Emirati hosts of a World Trade Organization meeting, citing the detention of some of their members during the negotiations. The WTO has... -
Wheels turning on WTO dispute resolution talks
Jul 30, 2023A trade official source said on Friday that negotiations to revive the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement system are moving along and that drafting an agreement should start soon. Countries “have reached agreement on 80% of... -
China filed a dispute with the WTO over US restrictions on chip exports
Dec 15, 2022China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization over US restrictions on chip exports, Beijing’s commerce ministry said in a statement late Monday, accusing Washington of threatening global supply chains. The United States in...
