Archive for the ‘Trade Policy’ Category

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 […]

In a significant stride towards understanding the trade and development priorities of developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs), WTO members launched the Aid-for-Trade monitoring and evaluation exercise during a Committee on Trade and Development meeting on October 9th. This exercise aims to scrutinize how development finance, provided by partners, is addressing the unique needs of […]

The International Trade Council applauds the recent strides made by the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), as detailed during their meeting on October 9th, in preparation for the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) slated for February 2024. Under the astute guidance of Coordinator Ambassador Matthew Wilson of Barbados, the group has […]

GENEVA (International trade Council) – The WTO Chairs Programme officially issued a call for applications on October 4th to expand the network of academic institutions from developing and least-developed economies currently involved in the Programme. This initiative follows the announcement made by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, last year, indicating a more frequent […]