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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has called on West African leaders to break down trade barriers, streamline costs, and think regionally to unlock the subregion's $500 billion economic capacity. Speaking at the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance
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China has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its expanded zero-tariff policy for least developed countries (LDCs) that maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing, raising product coverage from 98 percent to 100 percent. This new policy is part of China's broader efforts to further open up to LDCs
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India's foreign trade journey has undergone significant transformations in recent years, with the country increasingly leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to boost exports. However, the nation's approach to trade deals is often contested, with some arguing that India prioritizes FTAs over the more comprehensive and inclusive
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Japan has pledged to support the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Global Trust Fund, which provides technical assistance to developing countries to enhance their participation in global trade. The contribution aims to help officials strengthen their skills to better support their economies' effective participation in global trade and
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The 23rd edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition, hosted by the World Trade Organization (WTO), was won by Strathmore University, Kenya, after a fierce competition featuring 65 universities from around the world. The competition, which is a simulated hearing under the WTO dispute settlement system, saw the
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The John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition brings together students from around the world to debate and discuss pressing issues in international trade law. This year, 65 teams from 35 WTO member countries participated in the Regional Rounds, with 24 teams advancing to the Final Oral Round. The competition, now
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In a significant joint initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold a technical webinar on July 3 to explore the potential of public procurement as a powerful mechanism to address health challenges. The webinar aims to share
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The United States has made a significant shift in its stance on import tariffs with India, announcing its willingness to discuss steep import tariffs on Indian automobiles. This marks a departure from its earlier position at the World Trade Organization (WTO), where it rejected India's call to discuss
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India's attempts to challenge US tariffs at the World Trade Organization (WTO) have been met with resistance, with the US this time rejecting India's notice for consultations on 25% tariffs on automobile components. The US asserted that these tariffs were imposed on national security grounds and
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pháo!m Minh Chinh held short meetings with leaders of several countries and international organizations on the sidelines of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The leaders, including the President of the Dominican Republic, Prime Minister of Ireland, Deputy Prime Minister of Malta, Director-General
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Economic ministers from the 10 ASEAN member states, along with four key dialogue partners - China, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand - have strongly reaffirmed their support for the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the primary mechanism to resolve trade disputes and prevent trade wars. The ASEAN+ Economic Ministers'
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The World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) held a meeting on June 19, 2025, where key developments and positions on various trade disputes were discussed. The meeting focused on Canada's request to establish a panel in DS636, China's request for a panel in
