Archive for the ‘Economic Relations’ Category

In a recent workshop jointly organized by the Informal Working Group on MSMEs, the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender, and the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) on September 28, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the significance of trade in supporting women-led small businesses, addressing climate change, and fostering innovation. The workshop aimed […]

During a two-day meeting of the Committee on Agriculture on September 27-28, members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened to examine each other’s agricultural policies to ensure compliance with WTO regulations. While food security remained a central focus, discussions extended to various related topics, including the intersection of agri-food trade, technology transfer, and environmental […]

In a joint initiative, the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have embarked on a research project aimed at investigating the intricate relationship between trade and peace. The project, which commenced on September 28th, was inaugurated with a workshop hosted by the WTO Accessions Division in partnership with the […]

The International Trade Council notes the recent update by A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S on their projections for global container trade. Maersk, as an influential figure in the world shipping sector, has revised its estimates, indicating a possible contraction of global container trade by up to four percent this year. This marks a shift from their previous […]