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Putin: Russia to update its strategy in WTO amid sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that “illegal” restrictions on Russian companies by Western states ran counter to World Trade ... World News -
WTO lowers its 2022 global trade growth forecast to 3 pct from 4.7 pct
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday revised down its forecast for global trade growth this year to 3 percent from 4.7 percent due to the ... Economy -
Drugmakers condemn plan for COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver by WTO
Global drugmakers condemned on Wednesday an initiative by four World Trade Organization members to introduce an intellectual property waiver for COVID ... Coronavirus -
Allies join G7 WTO stance towards Russia amid invasion: EU trade chief
Nine other countries have joined the G7 nations in stripping Moscow of its privileged trade treatment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, EU trade ... World News -
EU challenges Egypt at WTO over import registration
The European Union launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization against Egypt on Wednesday over an import registration system the bloc says is ... Economy -
US President Biden calls for IP protection waivers after Omicron discovery
US President Joe Biden on Friday called on nations expected to meet at the World Trade Organization next week to agree to waive intellectual property ... Coronavirus -
Australia accuses China of undermining WTO
Australia delivered a withering denunciation of China’s trade policies Thursday, accusing Beijing of undermining the World Trade Organization and foot ... World News -
US takes aim at China’s ‘unfair trade practices’ at WTO review
The US said on Wednesday that China’s industrial policies “skew the playing field” against imported goods and services, as well as their foreign ... World News -
WTO says goods trade surging above pre-pandemic peak
A resurgence of global economic activity has lifted merchandise trade above its pre-pandemic peak, the World Trade Organization said Monday as it ... Economy -
Pandemic-induced economic impact on tourism could top $4 trillion: UN
The economic impact from the plunge in tourism since the pandemic emerged last year could top $4 trillion, a UN report said Wednesday.The joint report ... Coronavirus -
Global health, IP, Trade bodies announce launch of COVID platform
The heads of the global health, IP and trade agencies on Thursday announced a joint platform to help countries plug the gaps in accessing Covid-19 ... Coronavirus -
WTO head says pandemic-related trade barriers are rising
The head of the World Trade Organization said on Monday that trade barriers related to medical supplies used against COVID-19 had risen and urged ... Coronavirus -
WTO panel meeting to consider easing protections on COVID-19 vaccines
Envoys from World Trade Organization member nations are taking up a proposal to ease patents and other intellectual property protections for COVID-19 ... Coronavirus -
US encouraged by progress toward COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver
Progress is being made towards a deal on an intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines at the World Trade Organization (WTO), US Trade ... Coronavirus -
China supports WTO talks on intellectual property waiver for COVID vaccines
China’s Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng said on Thursday that Beijing supports a proposal by the World Trade Organization for an intellectual ... Coronavirus -
EU split on coronavirus vaccine waiver idea, unlikely to take clear stance
European Union leaders are divided over whether to follow Washington in supporting a waiver of patent rights to COVID-19 vaccines, as many argue this ... Coronavirus -
US President Biden says he plans to back WTO waiver for COVID-19 vaccines
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he plans to back a World Trade Organization waiver for vaccine intellectual property and would talk about it ... Coronavirus -
UN chief Guterres pushes drug firms to voluntary share COVID-19 vaccine licenses
UN chief Antonio Guterres believes vaccine makers should allow other companies to produce versions of their COVID-19 shots, a UN spokesman said on ... Coronavirus -
US 'evaluating' WTO proposals to ease patent protection rules on vaccines: Official
Washington is working with WTO members to ensure "equitable" access to Covid-19 vaccines, a US trade official said Friday, but stopped short of ... Coronavirus -
Britain asks G7 allies to get tough on China or risk losing control of global trade
Britain pushed G7 allies on Wednesday to get tough on China over its trade practices or risk losing control of the international trading system, ... Economy -
WTO boss urges action to boost COVID-19 vaccine production
The World Trade Organization’s chief on Tuesday called for urgent action on boosting COVID-19 vaccine production in developing countries, saying ... Coronavirus -
As WTO boss, Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala to work on stalled issues such as over-fishing
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) first female and first African director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala began work on Monday, ending a six-month ... Economy -
WTO to rule on US ban on ‘made in Hong Kong’ label
The World Trade Organization agreed Monday to establish a dispute resolution panel on the new US rule that all goods imported from Hong Kong must be ... Economy -
Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman to head world trade body
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was selected by consensus to be the next director-general of the World Trade Organization at a closed-door meeting on ... Economy -
WTO looks set to appoint first woman chief next week
After nearly six months without a captain, the World Trade Organization looks set to appoint Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its first female and ... Economy -
US, Biden offer ‘strong support’ for Niger’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head WTO
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its “strong support” to Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead the World Trade Organization ... Economy -
S. Korean trade minister abandons bid in WTO race
South Korean trade minister Yoo Myung-hee on Friday abandoned her bid to become head of the World Trade Organization, Seoul said, clearing the way for ... World News -
China says Indian ban on apps violates WTO rules
China said on Wednesday that the Indian government’s decision to keep a ban on 59 Chinese apps was a violation of the World Trade Organization’s fair ... World News -
US blocks Hong Kong’s escalation of WTO trade dispute
The US on Monday blocked a decision by Hong Kong to escalate a Trump-era trade disagreement at the World Trade Organization, in its first meeting on ... World News -
WTO official urges G20 boost trade financing for developing countries
Group of 20 major economies should work to provide trillions of dollars in trade financing for developing countries to ensure the recovery of the ... Economy