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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

I am delighted to share that Nobel laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee will join our Department of Economics @econ.uzh.ch at the University of Zurich on July 1, 2026, as Lemann Foundation Professors of Economics.

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IISD Economies @economies.iisd.org · 2d

🌾 How can trade deliver for #Agriculture?

If you have any ideas, come share them at a session for the #Trade + #Sustainability Hub 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, held alongside the @wto.org #MC14.

Apply before October 31, 2025 ➡️ iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-su...

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · 4d

In the first six months of the year, trade in food and in agricultural goods grew by 7% compared to the same period in 2024. More 👇:

World Trade Organization @wto.org · 4d

AI goods and frontloading lift world trade in 2025 but outlook dims for 2026 #WTOStats #GlobalTrade #WTOPublications

AI goods and frontloading lift world trade in 2025 but outlook dims for 2026

Global merchandise trade outpaced expectations in the first half of 2025, driven by increased spending on AI-related products, a surge in North American imports ahead of tariff hikes, and strong trade among the rest of the world. In response, WTO economists raised the 2025 merchandise trade growth forecast to 2.4% (up from 0.9% in August). However, the 2026 projection has been lowered to 0.5% (from 1.8%). Global services exports growth is expected to slow from 6.8% in 2024 to 4.6% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026.

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · 8d

Among other things, this month's AMIS Market Monitor has the latest on soybeans - including the price drops in Argentina caused by changes in export taxes. More: 👇

amisoutlook.bsky.social @amisoutlook.bsky.social · 8d

#AMISMarketMonitor October edition is out! Harvests advance across hemispheres with overall good crop prospects, prices mostly easing except for firm soybeans, while trade tensions reshape flows and could weigh on future planting
👉 amis-outlook.org/market-monitor

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · 8d

FAO food price index drops slightly - but meat prices are at record highs.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 8d

The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightly in September, led by drops in the sugar and dairy price indices, according to the new report released by @FAO.org.

www.fao.org/newsroom/det...

#FAOFoodPriceIndex

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Bernd Lange MdEP @bernd-lange.bsky.social · 18d

EU-Indonesia trade agreement concluded 🤝
❗️Important statement for rule-based trade in difficult times.
📢There is an alternative to the law of the strongest.
➡️The way forward: on an equal footing, developed jointly, for mutual benefit & based on rules.

www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

Trade Committee reactions to signing of trade agreement between EU and Indonesia | News | European Parliament

The EU and Indonesia have concluded today trade and investment deals that should boost EU export to the region, while ensuring environmental and social standards.

www.europarl.europa.eu

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amisoutlook.bsky.social @amisoutlook.bsky.social · 22d

AMIS Weekly Market News Summary – 19 September 2025

📌 Now available on the AMIS resources page: www.amis-outlook.org/resources

📷 Subscribe to receive it by email: www.amis-outlook.org/subscription

#Wheat #Maize #Rice #Tradelogistics #Fertilizer #Vegoil #Policydevelopment #OOAT

Screenshot of some points from our Market News Summary: "Wheat; Maize/Soybean; Rice; Fertilizers; Trade logistics; Vegetable and biofuel; Policy developments". More info on our website!

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · 26d

WTO 🐟 subsidies agreement enters into force; farmers, business groups react to new trade measures; and the #SOFI2025 report contains welcome news on the drop in the number and prevalence of hungry people in 2024. More: 👇

World Trade Organization @wto.org · 26d

📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":

▶️Farm groups react to shifting trade landscape
▶️WTO #FisheriesSubsidies Agreement enters into force
▶️UN highlights role of trade in food security #SOFI2025
▶️Food, farming on #WTOPublicForum agenda

Read: bit.ly/3HWZRg0
Subscribe: bit.ly/3QG7K9A #WTOAg

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World Trade Organization @wto.org · 26d

📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":

▶️Farm groups react to shifting trade landscape
▶️WTO #FisheriesSubsidies Agreement enters into force
▶️UN highlights role of trade in food security #SOFI2025
▶️Food, farming on #WTOPublicForum agenda

Read: bit.ly/3HWZRg0
Subscribe: bit.ly/3QG7K9A #WTOAg

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World Trade Organization @wto.org · 26d

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force #fisheriessubsidies dlvr.it/TN4th8

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force

At a special General Council meeting on 15 September, WTO members celebrated the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which commits members to curbing billions of dollars in a...

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · Sep 6

Where are we on global trade today? Read my FT op Ed attached to find out or click on the link below.
ft.com/content/344ef0…

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Several sessions on food + ag trade at the upcoming @wto.org Public Forum, 17-18 Sept. The programme is online here: www.wto.org/english/foru...

WTO | Public Forum 2025 - "Enhance, create, and preserve"

www.wto.org

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Tom Jenkins @tomoljenkins.bsky.social · Sep 4

@ituc.bsky.social spot at the @wto.org Public Forum: Escalating Trade Conflicts: Impacts on Jobs and Livelihoods with speakers from @cutbrasil.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social #SACTWU and @aflcio.org ‬ www.wto.org/english/foru...

WTO | Public Forum 2025 - "Enhance, create, and preserve"

www.wto.org

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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · Sep 2

www.piie.com/events/2025/...

A new trading system? A conversation with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

A new wave of global tariffs has led some to pronounce the death of the global trading system. Others, however, claim it is a chance to move on, as a smaller group of allies trying to develop new rule...

www.piie.com

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Maximo Torero @maximotorero.bsky.social · Aug 19

India has made decisive gains against hunger through digital tech, smarter governance and better service delivery. The next move: shifting from calories to nutrition. Full blog here: tinyurl.com/4kpuhyf6 #SOFI2025

India Can Turn Hunger Gains Into Lasting Change

India’s gains in fighting hunger are the result of its policy investments in food security.

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Peter Ungphakorn @coppetainpu.bsky.social · Aug 11

Brazil has lodged a WTO dispute settlement complaint against US tariffs.

www.wto.org/english/news...

Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariff measures

Brazil has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning US tariff measures which it says impose a 10% duty on all Brazilian products and an additional 40% duty on certain prod...

www.wto.org

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · Aug 11

"The shadow of tariff uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on business confidence, investment and supply chains," WTO DG @noiweala.bsky.social said.

World Trade Organization @wto.org · Aug 8

Frontloading, measured responses cushion tariff impact in 2025 but risk high for 2026 #WTOStats #GlobalTrade dlvr.it/TMNLCS

Frontloading, measured responses cushion tariff impact in 2025 but risk high for 2026

World merchandise trade is now projected to grow 0.9% in 2025, up from the —0.2% contraction forecasted in April but down from the 2.7% estimate pre-dating the tariff increases. The upgrade is mostly ...

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · Aug 6

So great to see this because that leaves us only 4 members to go for the entry into force of this important agreement.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · Aug 6

Sri Lanka has deposited its instrument of ratification for the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement, the 107th member to do so. Congratulations to the Sri Lankan Government, and to H.E Amb Wijesekara and his team.

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Simon Lester @simonlester.com · Aug 3

There is now an AI generated transcript for last week's CAFC IEEPA tariff oral argument. See link below.

Simon Lester @simonlester.com · Jul 31

If you missed the VOS Selections IEEPA tariff oral argument at the CAFC earlier today, you can listen here:

www.courtlistener.com/audio/99869/...

(Looks like they will post a transcript at some point)

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚨 #GazaStrip Alert

The worst-case scenario of #Famine is rapidly unfolding in the #GazaStrip amid relentless conflict, displacements, and extremely limited humanitarian access.

📄 Read more: www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/us...

@TheIPCinfo #FoodInsecurity #Malnutrition

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World Trade Organization @wto.org · Jul 29

DG Okonjo-Iweala appoints new Deputy Director-General bit.ly/4miqZV4

DG Okonjo-Iweala appoints new Deputy Director-General

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala announced the appointment of Jennifer DJ Nordquist of the United States as a new Deputy Director-General. DDG Nordquist will replace Angela Ellard, who will st...

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · Jul 29

"Prioritize structural and trade-related measures
for lasting impact," @fao.org's SOFI report says.

It also highlights the valuable work of @amisoutlook.bsky.social in enabling policymakers to better understand global ag markets and take informed decisions.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · Jul 28

How many people faced hunger in 2024?

Latest data is available in #SOFI2025👇

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024: Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition

📙Download YOUR copy of the In Brief report👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd60...

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · Jul 26

Deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of our dear friend, colleague and @who.int Envoy David Nabarro.

David was a great champion of global health and health equity, and a wise, generous mentor to countless individuals. His work touched and impacted so many lives across the world. (1/2)

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Jonathan Hepburn @hepburnjc.bsky.social · Jul 28

Another tribute to Dr. David Nabarro from @unfoodsystemshub.org. "Colleagues remember him as a generous mentor, a thoughtful collaborator, and a relentless advocate for justice and equity."

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub @unfoodsystemshub.org · Jul 28

Dr. David Nabarro dedicated his life to building a fairer, healthier world, from child nutrition to pandemic response, food systems to global equity. A true champion of people-centered development.

Tribute: bit.ly/40GAFQR