2018 Public Forum theme to be “Trade 2030”
WTO, March 29, 2018
The WTO’s 2018 Public Forum, to be held on 2-4 October, will discuss how technological developments are affecting trade and how to ensure that trade in 2030 will continue to help society address the major challenges facing the world. More…
Comoros reaffirms its commitment to the conclusion of WTO accession negotiations
WTO, March 28, 2018
Comoros reaffirmed its high-level political commitment to move forward and conclude the WTO accession negotiation process as soon as possible. More…
DDG Wolff: MSMEs need your support and they need action
WTO, March 27, 2018
Speaking at the first open-ended meeting of the Informal Group on MSMEs (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises) on 27 March, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff emphasized the importance of access to information for small companies that want to trade internationally. More…
US “Section 301” action against China’s intellectual property regime questioned at WTO Goods Council
WTO, March 26, 2018
The WTO Goods Council on 26 March heard the world’s largest traders exchange views on actions the United States is taking against China following a “Section 301” investigation of China’s trade practices relating to intellectual property (IP), technology transfer and innovation. The Council also took up other trade concerns and elected new chairs for 2018. More…