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World Trade Organisation

US vows to seek WTO alternatives after Cameroon meeting fails to renew e-commerce moratorium

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he was “disappointed at the lack of seriousness” shown by many WTO member countries in embracing a broadly acceptable reform agenda.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he was “disappointed at the lack of seriousness” shown by many WTO member countries in embracing a broadly acceptable reform agenda.

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal on e-commerce duties

In what is seen as a test for the WTO’s relevance, ministers are stuck on extending the moratorium following objections from Brazil.
In what is seen as a test for the WTO’s relevance, ministers are stuck on extending the moratorium following objections from Brazil.

Singapore, 65 other WTO members introduce first set of global digital trade rules 

WTO members representing around 70 per cent of global trade agreed to activate the agreement in their countries.
WTO members representing around 70 per cent of global trade agreed to activate the agreement in their countries.

WTO members bypass opposition to introduce world’s first baseline digital trade rules

The push to accelerate entry into force stems from mounting frustration over those obstructions.
The push to accelerate entry into force stems from mounting frustration over those obstructions.

WTO talks eye fresh extension of e-commerce duties moratorium

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic addresses the media at the WTO 14th ministerial conference in Yaounde on March 28.
European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic addresses the media at the WTO 14th ministerial conference in Yaounde on March 28.

WTO reform talks face US-India wall in Cameroon, diplomats say

A logo is seen at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters before a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, October 5, 2022. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
A logo is seen at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters before a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, October 5, 2022. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

WTO chief calls for trade overhaul to meet new world order

World Trade Organization (WTO) Director‑General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23.
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director‑General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23.

Taiwan to skip WTO conference after being labelled ‘Province of China’

Taiwan joined the WTO in 2002, shortly after China, and its official name at the organisation is the “Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)”.
Taiwan joined the WTO in 2002, shortly after China, and its official name at the organisation is the “Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)”.

Commentary

From Trumpism to Carneyism: The quest for coalitions of the willing on trade

A protester wearing a mask of Donald Trump during a rally in Seoul on Jan 27 condemning the abrupt raising of tariffs -- a favourite trade weapon of the US president.
A protester wearing a mask of Donald Trump during a rally in Seoul on Jan 27 condemning the abrupt raising of tariffs -- a favourite trade weapon of the US president.

News analysis

Why diverse trade networks are becoming more important for Singapore

Governments are trying to find a way forward if the US continues to abdicate its leadership role in the global trading system.
Governments are trying to find a way forward if the US continues to abdicate its leadership role in the global trading system.

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