Archive for the ‘Trade Policy’ Category

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has urged Brazil to take steps to enhance the potential growth of its economy by addressing mandatory spending and trade barriers, according to its latest Economic Survey of Brazil.   The OECD’s report pointed out that Brazil has made little progress in implementing the organization’s advice from […]

In a recent development, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has unanimously voted in favor of addressing concerns related to paper file folder imports from China, India, and Vietnam, acknowledging their impact on domestic file folder manufacturers in the United States. This decision aligns with the determinations made by the U.S. Department of Commerce in […]

World Trade Organization (WTO) members are actively considering reform proposals aimed at addressing concerns raised by the United States, with some calling this effort the “last chance” to rejuvenate the WTO’s capacity to resolve trade disputes effectively.   The draft reform proposals, revealed exclusively to Reuters, represent a significant endeavor to mend the WTO’s beleaguered […]

Ambassador Usha Dwarka-Canabady of Mauritius, the facilitator of the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce at the World Trade Organization (WTO), conducted a dedicated session on October 18th to gather member input on the forthcoming 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13). During the meeting, Ambassador Dwarka-Canabady reported on her consultations with WTO members regarding potential outcomes at MC13 […]

In a significant development, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has announced the appointment of Johanna Hill from El Salvador as the new Deputy Director-General (DDG). Ms. Hill’s appointment comes as Anabel González of Costa Rica departs after serving as DDG for two years.   Johanna Hill currently serves as the Managing Partner and Founder of the […]