International organizations call for reducing the growing trade financing deficit
The WTO, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the B20 Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement on 9 July 2020. Photo: WTO
Eight in the running for top spot at the World Trade Organization
The deadline for nominations for the post of Director-General of the WTO, to succeed the current Director-General, Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, closed on 8 July 2020. Photo: WTO
Argentina begins electronic phytosanitary certification in the trade of plant products with the United States
The ePhyto initiative facilitates the exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates in real time.
Saudi Arabia nominates candidate to lead WTO
Mr. Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri, candidate from Saudi Arabia. Photo: WTO
Government distributes 28.500 tons of meat for export to Europe from Hilton Quota
The Hilton quota is an export quota for high-quality, high-value beef that the European Union grants to other nations to introduce such products into their markets.
Seven candidates aspire to lead the World Trade Organization
The Geneva-based body is looking for a new director-general to replace Brazilian Roberto Azevedo, who is retiring on August 31. Photo: WTO
WTO examines online services trade during global pandemic
The WTO Council for Trade in Services, responsible for facilitating the operation and promoting the objectives of the General Agreement on Trade in Services, held a meeting on 1 July 2020. Photo: WTO
The US raised four issues at the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures meeting of the...
WTO members held a meeting of the SPS Committee on 24 and 26 June 2020. Photo: WTO
US measures reduce Brazilian exports
Protectionism today arises with the argument that globalization does not bring benefits for all.
Uruguay: Francisco Bustillo assumed as foreign minister
Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo. Photo: Presidency of Uruguay
Chilean Customs seizes two trucks with cigarettes in Quillagua
Merchandise seized in Quillagua, Antofagasta Region, Chile. Photo: Chilean Customs
Covid-19 causes deeper contraction in Asia-Pacific economies
APEC is recognized as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, made up of 21 member countries
