EU to Impose Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products

The European Union (EU) Commission issued a press release on January 4, 2019, making known that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been notified of

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WTO Report Shows Rise in Trade Restrictions

On December 11, 2018, the World Trade Organization (WTO) published the Director-General’s annual report on trade-related developments. The report shows

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WTO Publishes Analysis of Blockchain on International Trade

On November 27, 2018, the World Trade Organization (WTO) published an analysis on the potential impact of Blockchain technology on international trade.

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Governments Propose “Procedures to Enhance Transparency and Strengthen Notification Requirements Under WTO Agreements”

On November 1, 2018, delegations from the United States, European Union (EU), Japan, Argentina, and Costa Rica submitted a joint proposal to the World

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India Delays Tariffs on Goods of US Origin

On November 1, 2018, the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance delayed the implementation of previously announced tariffs on goods of U.S. origin

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WTO Panel Highlights Potential of e-Commerce as Driver for Growth and Inclusion

On October 4, 2018, the World Trade Organization held a high-level panel highlighting the potential of e-commerce as a driver for the growth and

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India Delays Tariffs on Goods of US Origin

On September 17, 2018, the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance delayed the implementation of previously announced tariffs on goods of U.S. origin

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Merkel, Multilateral Agency Leaders Seek Enhanced Global Cooperation

On June 11, 2018, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with leaders from the World Trade Organization (WTO), International Labour Organization (ILO),

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European Commission Implements Retaliatory Measures for US Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

On May 16, 2018, the European Commission posted in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) retaliatory measures on certain goods originating from

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WTO Members Intensify Work to Ensure Full Implementation of the TFA

At a May 2, 2018 meeting of the Committee on Trade Facilitation, World Trade Organization (WTO) members intensified work to ensure the full implementation

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U.S. Issues WTO Counter Notification Against India’s Market Price Support

On May 9, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. submitted the

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USTR Issues Joint Statement from meeting of the US, EU, and Japan in Brussels

On March 10, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Robert Lighthizer, the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmstrom, and the

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WTO MC11 Ends with New Initiatives on E-Commerce

On December 13, 2017, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ended their 11th Ministerial Conference (MC11) with the announcement by three proponent groups of

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WTO Releases Annual Report 2017

On May 31, 2017 the World Trade Organization (WTO) released its Annual Report for 2017, which covers the activities that took place in 2016 and early 2017

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First Meeting of Committee on Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) Meets

On May 16, 2017 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) met for the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Trade Facilitation. This committee will

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