Members discuss next steps for technology transfer work following MC14, elect new Chair

Members discuss agriculture domestic support, impact of El Nino and Middle East conflict #WTOAg

Members share experiences and perspectives during WTO Trade and Environment Week

Francophone parliamentarians strengthen engagement on multilateral trade at WTO/APF event

Last week the heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met to discuss the growing global impacts of the war in the Middle East and to coordinate a stronger, collective response. Read their statement: https://bit.ly/4vitmvv

Joint Statement by the Heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank, and WTO

On 28–29 May, Francophone parliamentarians from across the world gathered at the WTO to engage directly with the Organization and partners on today’s key international trade issues. #AtelierParlementairesOMC

Meet the new Chair of the Working Group on Trade and Transfer of Technology: Ambassador Sumathi Balakrishnan of Malaysia. The WGTTT examines trade–technology links and ways to boost technology flows to developing economies. More about WGTTT: https://bit.ly/46KaVH1

Shipping industry cites mounting cost, capacity pressures amid global trade disruptions

New Zealand launches safeguard investigation on certain aluminium extrusions

DDG Nordquist calls for urgent action on fisheries subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative #fisheriessubsidies

Trade Policy Review: Japan

Members address current trade tensions, transparency at Goods Council meeting

This week at the WTO: 📅 25 – 29 May 2026 📌 Trade Policy Review - Japan 📌 Committee on Agriculture 📌 Working Group on Trade and Transfer of Technology Find more on the WTO calendar here👉 http://bit.ly/3N20QtK

Members consider Chinese request for dispute panel on solar, IT goods measures in India #TradeDisputes

Russian Federation notifies launch of safeguard investigation on motor car pneumatic tyres

Members advance transparency work in rules of origin, explore trade facilitation links #RulesofOrigin #TradeFacilitation

Sweden contributes SEK 2 million to WTO capacity-building activities

📢 In this month's WTO "News Harvest": ▶️Urea, phosphate prices rise amid Hormuz closure ▶️New ag + fertilizer trade measures announced ▶️India notifies farm support data to WTO Read: bit.ly/3R5Tj2D Subscribe: bit.ly/3LmmvtR #WTOAg

The Committee on Rules of Origin meets this week to discuss the rules that determine the origin of products in global trade. Find out more about the Committee’s work: bit.ly/4j7HDoU

This week at the WTO: 📅 11 – 15 May 2026 📌 Committee on Rules of Origin Find more on the WTO calendar here👉 http://bit.ly/3N20QtK

General Council chair outlines next steps to build on momentum from MC14 negotiations

United States notifies import surcharges, ready for WTO consultations

WTO members discuss action plan for cotton sector after MC14, World Cotton Day 2026 #WTOAg#WTOCotton #WTOAg

Members adopt rules of procedure at first Fisheries Subsidies Committee meeting #fisheriessubsidies

Transparency on subsidies remains central focus of SCM Committee

Trade Policy Review: Belize

TRIPS Council considers technology transfer, digitalization and non-violation complaints #IntellectualProperty

WTO opens online registration for 2026 Public Forum, launches call for proposals #WTOPublicForum

Members review notifications, anti-dumping actions at regular spring meeting of Committee

WTO members review safeguard actions, exchange views on measures affecting steel products

TRIPS Council considers technology transfer, digitalization and non-violation complaints #IntellectualProperty

Canada commits CAD 500,000 to strengthen food safety and plant and animal health capacity #WTOsps #STDF

WTO members discuss Aid for Trade, technical assistance, LDC priorities in Development Week #Aid4Trade #LDC

WTO members discuss Aid for Trade, technical assistance, LDC priorities in Development Week #Aid4Trade #LDC

Ethiopia steps up domestic reforms to advance WTO accession negotiations #WTOaccessions

WTO project aims to step up ePing use to increase transparency and market access in Africa #STDF #WTOsps #WTOTBT

India launches safeguard investigation on soda ash

Canada launches safeguard investigation on certain wood goods

Forty-six women-led businesses in Jordan to benefit from WEIDE digital trade programme #Tradeforwomen

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai of Macao, China to the WTO

Global commercial services trade increased by 9% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-on-year. Explore the #WTOStats here: https://bit.ly/3rAytZt

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain juices, nectars and non-alcoholic beverages

Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain tableware, kitchenware, and household and packaging articles

Viet Nam submits request to join Expansion of the Information Technology Agreement

Looking to kick-start your career in international trade? The 2027 WTO Young Professionals Programme is open for applications. Apply by 6 May 👉 https://bit.ly/4tlUvNM

Zimbabwe initiates safeguard investigation on fibreboards

In this month's "News Harvest": ▶️ Gulf conflict disrupting fertilizer, energy markets ▶️ #WTOAg negotiations to continue after #WTOMC14 ▶️ Minister facilitator reports on MC14 agriculture talks Read: bit.ly/3QfSXWK Subscribe: bit.ly/3LmmvtR

Zimbabwe initiates safeguard investigation on doors

Philippines launches safeguard investigation on imports of rice