BREXIT : ‘Several’ WTO members block Britain’s attempt to fast track deal
Independent, October 27, 2018
The US and China are reportedly among 20 countries attempting to block Britain from agreeing a fast-track deal with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on its post-Brexit terms of trade with the rest of the world. More…
U.S threatens to block UK from Global Procurement Pact
Bloomberg , October 09, 2018
The U.S. is threatening to block the U.K. from a 46-nation public procurement agreement, a move that would deny British companies from accessing a near $2 trillion marketplace after leaving the European Union. More…
Qatar requests WTO consultations with Saudi Arabia on intellectual property rights protection
WTO, October 04, 2018
Qatar has requested WTO dispute consultations with Saudi Arabia to discuss certain Saudi measures concerning intellectual property rights owned by Qatari nationals. The request was circulated to WTO members on 4 October. More…
High-level panel highlights potential of e-commerce as driver for growth and inclusion
WTO, October 04, 2018
E-commerce is an increasingly growing force in global trade, with the potential to make the world economy more inclusive and provide opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), women and young people. More…