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Media accreditation for the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference is now open. #WTOMC14 takes place in Yaoundé from March 26–29, 2026. More info: bit.ly/4iif88H
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Media accreditation for the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference is now open. #WTOMC14 takes place in Yaoundé from March 26–29, 2026. More info: bit.ly/4iif88H
📢 In this month's "News Harvest":
▶️#COP30: DG @noiweala.bsky.social highlights ag reform
▶️New @oecdagriculture.bsky.social farm support data out
▶️China, US, extend suspension of additional duties
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▶️#COP30: DG @noiweala.bsky.social highlights ag reform
▶️New @oecdagriculture.bsky.social farm support data out
▶️China, US, extend suspension of additional duties
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📢 In this month's "News Harvest":
▶️#COP30: DG @noiweala.bsky.social highlights ag reform
▶️New @oecdagriculture.bsky.social farm support data out
▶️China, US, extend suspension of additional duties
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▶️#COP30: DG @noiweala.bsky.social highlights ag reform
▶️New @oecdagriculture.bsky.social farm support data out
▶️China, US, extend suspension of additional duties
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Happy #WorldFoodDay! In this month's "News Harvest":
▶️Food, ag trade grows 7%, amid dim 2026 outlook
▶️DG @noiweala.bsky.social: disruptions are call to "reimagine trade"
▶️Uncertainty: ag negotiators in "pragmatic" mood
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▶️Food, ag trade grows 7%, amid dim 2026 outlook
▶️DG @noiweala.bsky.social: disruptions are call to "reimagine trade"
▶️Uncertainty: ag negotiators in "pragmatic" mood
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October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy #WorldFoodDay! In this month's "News Harvest":
▶️Food, ag trade grows 7%, amid dim 2026 outlook
▶️DG @noiweala.bsky.social: disruptions are call to "reimagine trade"
▶️Uncertainty: ag negotiators in "pragmatic" mood
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▶️Food, ag trade grows 7%, amid dim 2026 outlook
▶️DG @noiweala.bsky.social: disruptions are call to "reimagine trade"
▶️Uncertainty: ag negotiators in "pragmatic" mood
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The General Council, the WTO’s highest decision-making body outside Ministerial Conferences, meets today. On the agenda: current trade issues, review of recent work, discussions on WTO reform, updates on activities by members.
Learn more about the GC: www.wto.org/english/thew...
Learn more about the GC: www.wto.org/english/thew...
October 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The General Council, the WTO’s highest decision-making body outside Ministerial Conferences, meets today. On the agenda: current trade issues, review of recent work, discussions on WTO reform, updates on activities by members.
Learn more about the GC: www.wto.org/english/thew...
Learn more about the GC: www.wto.org/english/thew...
📢 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
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▶️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
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September 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
📢 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
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▶️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
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Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariff measures #TradeDisputes dlvr.it/TMQhyg
August 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariff measures #TradeDisputes dlvr.it/TMQhyg
Global merchandise trade volumes increased by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. Explore the #WTOStats here, also available in value terms: bit.ly/3rAytZt
July 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Global merchandise trade volumes increased by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. Explore the #WTOStats here, also available in value terms: bit.ly/3rAytZt
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️Acute food security set to worsen, @wfp.org warns
▶️Tariffs: BRICS leaders express concern
▶️Rules-based ag trade "essential", say @oecdagriculture.bsky.social, @fao.org
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▶️Acute food security set to worsen, @wfp.org warns
▶️Tariffs: BRICS leaders express concern
▶️Rules-based ag trade "essential", say @oecdagriculture.bsky.social, @fao.org
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July 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️Acute food security set to worsen, @wfp.org warns
▶️Tariffs: BRICS leaders express concern
▶️Rules-based ag trade "essential", say @oecdagriculture.bsky.social, @fao.org
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▶️Acute food security set to worsen, @wfp.org warns
▶️Tariffs: BRICS leaders express concern
▶️Rules-based ag trade "essential", say @oecdagriculture.bsky.social, @fao.org
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📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️ Ministers highlight trade policy uncertainty, seek ag reform
▶️ Avian influenza prompts import bans
▶️ @woahglobal.bsky.social: vaccinations could help promote safe trade
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▶️ Ministers highlight trade policy uncertainty, seek ag reform
▶️ Avian influenza prompts import bans
▶️ @woahglobal.bsky.social: vaccinations could help promote safe trade
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June 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️ Ministers highlight trade policy uncertainty, seek ag reform
▶️ Avian influenza prompts import bans
▶️ @woahglobal.bsky.social: vaccinations could help promote safe trade
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▶️ Ministers highlight trade policy uncertainty, seek ag reform
▶️ Avian influenza prompts import bans
▶️ @woahglobal.bsky.social: vaccinations could help promote safe trade
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"In an age of uncertainty, doubling down on cooperation through the WTO is not just wise – it is existential." DDG Angela Ellard on "The WTO at 30: Upholding Stability in an Unstable World" bit.ly/3TotpF2
June 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"In an age of uncertainty, doubling down on cooperation through the WTO is not just wise – it is existential." DDG Angela Ellard on "The WTO at 30: Upholding Stability in an Unstable World" bit.ly/3TotpF2
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️ @noiweala.bsky.social welcomes US-China "step forward"
▶️Trade tensions: farmers urge action
▶️Fertilizer prices spike; food prices set to fall
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▶️ @noiweala.bsky.social welcomes US-China "step forward"
▶️Trade tensions: farmers urge action
▶️Fertilizer prices spike; food prices set to fall
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May 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️ @noiweala.bsky.social welcomes US-China "step forward"
▶️Trade tensions: farmers urge action
▶️Fertilizer prices spike; food prices set to fall
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▶️ @noiweala.bsky.social welcomes US-China "step forward"
▶️Trade tensions: farmers urge action
▶️Fertilizer prices spike; food prices set to fall
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Trade Policy Review: Cabo Verde dlvr.it/TKlyvN
May 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Trade Policy Review: Cabo Verde dlvr.it/TKlyvN
Director-General @noiweala.bsky.social welcomed the U.S.-China trade talks held on 11 May, stating: "These discussions mark a significant step forward and, we hope, bode well for the future." Read her full statement below.
May 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Director-General @noiweala.bsky.social welcomed the U.S.-China trade talks held on 11 May, stating: "These discussions mark a significant step forward and, we hope, bode well for the future." Read her full statement below.
📲 The WTO's World Trade Statistics in your pocket: Conveniently explore 2024 trade statistics, key insights, and trends on the interactive tool--now available in mobile-friendly version. 🔗 tabsoft.co/42M2YyW #WTOStats
May 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📲 The WTO's World Trade Statistics in your pocket: Conveniently explore 2024 trade statistics, key insights, and trends on the interactive tool--now available in mobile-friendly version. 🔗 tabsoft.co/42M2YyW #WTOStats
Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute #TradeDisputes dlvr.it/TKLZG3
April 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute #TradeDisputes dlvr.it/TKLZG3
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️Goods trade set to contract
▶️New tariffs hit food and agriculture
▶️Farmers, business groups, react
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▶️Goods trade set to contract
▶️New tariffs hit food and agriculture
▶️Farmers, business groups, react
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April 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️Goods trade set to contract
▶️New tariffs hit food and agriculture
▶️Farmers, business groups, react
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▶️Goods trade set to contract
▶️New tariffs hit food and agriculture
▶️Farmers, business groups, react
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The #WEIDEFund is now open for applications from 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇲🇳 Mongolia and 🇳🇬 Nigeria — with 🇯🇴 Jordan coming soon!
Women-led businesses can now apply to boost their growth and tap into digital trade opportunities.
Apply now: wto.org/weidefund
Women-led businesses can now apply to boost their growth and tap into digital trade opportunities.
Apply now: wto.org/weidefund
April 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The #WEIDEFund is now open for applications from 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇲🇳 Mongolia and 🇳🇬 Nigeria — with 🇯🇴 Jordan coming soon!
Women-led businesses can now apply to boost their growth and tap into digital trade opportunities.
Apply now: wto.org/weidefund
Women-led businesses can now apply to boost their growth and tap into digital trade opportunities.
Apply now: wto.org/weidefund
BREAKING: Under current tariffs, goods trade is forecast to fall 0.2% in 2025, 2.9 pp less than baseline. Downside risk of reciprocal tariffs & broader uncertainty could lead to sharper decline of 1.5%. Services trade also affected. #GlobalTradeOutlook: bit.ly/42ud1ak
April 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
BREAKING: Under current tariffs, goods trade is forecast to fall 0.2% in 2025, 2.9 pp less than baseline. Downside risk of reciprocal tariffs & broader uncertainty could lead to sharper decline of 1.5%. Services trade also affected. #GlobalTradeOutlook: bit.ly/42ud1ak
WTO Tariff & Trade Data is your one-stop shop for tariff and import information on more than 150 economies. Visit the platform, in beta phase, here: ttd.wto.org
April 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
WTO Tariff & Trade Data is your one-stop shop for tariff and import information on more than 150 economies. Visit the platform, in beta phase, here: ttd.wto.org
Are you a young professional passionate about international trade and multilateral diplomacy?
The 2026 WTO Young Professionals Programme is accepting applications!
Apply by 21 April 👉 bit.ly/4iQqJeR
The 2026 WTO Young Professionals Programme is accepting applications!
Apply by 21 April 👉 bit.ly/4iQqJeR
March 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Are you a young professional passionate about international trade and multilateral diplomacy?
The 2026 WTO Young Professionals Programme is accepting applications!
Apply by 21 April 👉 bit.ly/4iQqJeR
The 2026 WTO Young Professionals Programme is accepting applications!
Apply by 21 April 👉 bit.ly/4iQqJeR
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️ WTO Members seek dialogue on tariffs in ag, other sectors
▶️ Canada, China, ask for consultations with US
▶️ Farmers, business associations, express concerns
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▶️ WTO Members seek dialogue on tariffs in ag, other sectors
▶️ Canada, China, ask for consultations with US
▶️ Farmers, business associations, express concerns
Read: bit.ly/4ii5a6r
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March 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest":
▶️ WTO Members seek dialogue on tariffs in ag, other sectors
▶️ Canada, China, ask for consultations with US
▶️ Farmers, business associations, express concerns
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▶️ WTO Members seek dialogue on tariffs in ag, other sectors
▶️ Canada, China, ask for consultations with US
▶️ Farmers, business associations, express concerns
Read: bit.ly/4ii5a6r
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It pays to be different in the global economy. That’s the essence of comparative advantage, a 200-year old concept.
Learn how comparative advantage helps countries specialize with Ankai Xu and Ralph Ossa.
Learn how comparative advantage helps countries specialize with Ankai Xu and Ralph Ossa.
March 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It pays to be different in the global economy. That’s the essence of comparative advantage, a 200-year old concept.
Learn how comparative advantage helps countries specialize with Ankai Xu and Ralph Ossa.
Learn how comparative advantage helps countries specialize with Ankai Xu and Ralph Ossa.
Eight years after its entry into force, the Trade Facilitation Agreement continues to reduce trade costs. As the WTO Committee on Trade Facilitation meeting gets underway this week, read Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard's blog: bit.ly/4ihCslW
March 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Eight years after its entry into force, the Trade Facilitation Agreement continues to reduce trade costs. As the WTO Committee on Trade Facilitation meeting gets underway this week, read Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard's blog: bit.ly/4ihCslW
💜 Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
This year, on the eve of #IWD2025, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered her WTO Presidential Lecture "Empowering women through multilateral cooperation".
Watch the full lecture: bit.ly/4bygo4k
This year, on the eve of #IWD2025, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered her WTO Presidential Lecture "Empowering women through multilateral cooperation".
Watch the full lecture: bit.ly/4bygo4k
March 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
💜 Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
This year, on the eve of #IWD2025, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered her WTO Presidential Lecture "Empowering women through multilateral cooperation".
Watch the full lecture: bit.ly/4bygo4k
This year, on the eve of #IWD2025, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered her WTO Presidential Lecture "Empowering women through multilateral cooperation".
Watch the full lecture: bit.ly/4bygo4k