World Trade Organization Archives

February 6, 2025 12:43 PM

China challenges Trump tariffs at WTO, package shippers warn of chaos

China filed a World Trade Organization complaint on Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese imports and his cancellation of a duty-free exemption for low-value packages, arguing the actions are "protectionist" and br...

November 12, 2024 5:02 PM

WTO may seek to reappoint chief ahead of Trump presidency

The World Trade Organization plans a special meeting of its top decision-making body later this month where a call could be made on the reappointment of its Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a document showed on Tuesday. Trade sources said such ...

March 1, 2024 5:26 PM

Thailand changes WTO ambassador amid India’s objections to rice remarks

Thailand has replaced its Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Pimchanok Vonkorpon Pitfield, following strong objections from India regarding her comments on New Delhi's rice procurement program. Sources revealed that India raised a for...

March 1, 2024 8:22 AM

WTO Conference extended to reach agreement on key issues

The World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference at Abu Dhabi has been extended until Friday, March 1st, to allow for further discussions and potential agreements on major topics. This decision follows consultations between the Director-Gen...

February 29, 2024 9:30 AM

India blocks China-led investment deal at World Trade Organisation

India, along with South Africa, successfully blocked a key proposal led by China at the World Trade Organisation on the third day of the conference. The proposal, known as the Investment Facilitation Development Agreement (IFD), is unlikely to be inc...

February 29, 2024 9:32 AM

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges trust and implementation in WTO decisions

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal underscored the urgent need for rebuilding trust within the World Trade Organization and ensuring the effective implementation of its decisions at the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. The minister also...

February 26, 2024 9:35 AM

G-33 calls for progress on agricultural trade ahead of WTO Ministerial Conference

The World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) from February 26 to 29, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This high-level gathering will bring together trade ministers from across the globe to evaluate the ...

December 5, 2023 3:59 PM

COP28 addresses climate actions in Dubai

The International Trade Centre, at COP28, addressed critical issues concerning small businesses and climate action at COP28 in Dubai. Speaking on behalf of the organization, Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton outlined the challenges faced by sma...