Members consider Chinese request for dispute panel on solar, IT...
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 22 May, members considered a request from China for the establishment of a dispute panel to review measures in India...
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Russian Federation notifies launch of safeguard investigation on motor car...
On 14 May 2026, the Russian Federation notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards regarding the initiation on 7 May 2026 of a safeguard investigation on certain motor car pneumatic tyres...
Members advance transparency work in rules of origin, explore trade...
At a meeting of the Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) on 11-12 May, WTO members advanced work on transparency and notification practices, discussed the future direction of work on...
Sweden contributes SEK 2 million to WTO capacity-building activities
Sweden has given SEK 2 million (just under CHF 170,000) to the WTO’s Global Trust Fund for 2026 to finance technical assistance and training programmes for government officials from developing...
General Council chair outlines next steps to build on momentum...
At the first meeting of the General Council since the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), the newly elected Chairperson, Ambassador Clare Kelly (New Zealand), reported on her consultations with members on...
United States notifies import surcharges, ready for WTO consultations
At a meeting of the Committee on Balance-of-Payments Restrictions held on 5 May, WTO members discussed the United States’ new notification regarding the imposition of import surcharges to address the...
Transparency on subsidies remains central focus of SCM Committee
At regular and special meetings of the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM) on 30 April 2026, improving transparency through the timely and complete submission of subsidy notifications was...
Members adopt rules of procedure at first Fisheries Subsidies Committee...
WTO members held the first regular meeting of the Committee on Fisheries Subsidies on 1 May 2026, marking a milestone in the implementation of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. They...
WTO members discuss action plan for cotton sector after MC14,...
WTO members reviewed global cotton market trends and the path ahead for the cotton sector at meetings in Geneva on 4 May. The meetings follow the high-level cotton event at...
TRIPS Council considers technology transfer, digitalization and non-violation complaints
At a meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on 23-24 April, items discussed by WTO members included technology transfer, digitalization of IP offices, and...
