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Canada's donation to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) will bolster the capacity of developing countries to comply with international standards, enhancing food security and facilitating trade in agricultural products. The contribution is a significant step towards achieving the STDF'
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Brazilian Ambassador Philip Gough, Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed the World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council on Wednesday, criticizing the recent threat by a head of state to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, starting August 1. Gough emphasized that Brazil
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China has sounded the alarm on growing trade uncertainty and fragmentation, citing the highest level of trade affected by restrictive measures since 2009. The Chinese delegation called for WTO members to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to defend the multilateral trading system. The proposal emphasizes stability, development, and reform, including supporting
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A high-level delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Ylham Yarashov, visited Kazakhstan to gain insights into its experience with joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2015. The Kazakhstan delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration Zhanel Kushukova, shared its expertise and offered to cooperate with Turkmenistan in its
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India, along with 49 other developing and least developed countries, has found support on its stance to curb harmful fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The countries, including Tunisia, Senegal, Bangladesh, and Morocco, align with India's proposal to make subsidies on a per capita basis, rather
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The UK Department for Transport has decided to block Chinese electric car manufacturers from a new grant scheme, citing environmental concerns. The Electric Car Grant scheme aims to reduce the purchase price of new electric vehicles by up to PS3,750 for vehicles costing up to PS37,000. However, the
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The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Global Trust Fund has received a significant contribution of GBP 750,000 from the United Kingdom to support its training activities, with a particular focus on services. This donation will help developing economies and least developed countries (LDCs) deepen their expertise on WTO
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) recognized the contributions of the 2024 cohort of WTO Young Trade Leaders during an online meeting on 14 July. The group, launched in 2024 to engage young people with the WTO's work, developed trade expertise, organized activities, and highlighted emerging trade priorities. Their
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As the US imposes a 25% tariff on goods from Kazakhstan, effective August 1, 2025, the country's economy is poised to face significant damage, according to economist Olzhas Baidildinov. Speaking with The Times of Central Asia, Baidildinov warned that the tariffs will have far-reaching consequences, impacting investment, trade,
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Uncertainty looms large over the global trade landscape as US President Donald Trump has escalated the trade war by imposing new tariffs on 14 countries, including Bangladesh. Despite a modest growth in global trade during the first half of the year, the pace of growth remains uncertain due to Trump&
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The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) co-hosted a technical webinar to discuss the role of public procurement in promoting global, equitable, and timely access to health technologies. The webinar highlighted the importance of effective public procurement procedures, which depend
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The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Council for Trade in Goods (CTG) reviewed 36 trade concerns, including a new concern raised by Australia regarding India's certification process for cotton bales, also known as the Quality Control Order. The CTG also considered a request by the Republic of
