Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: ExpertsGlobal trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlight...
02 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India, Taiwan get time till October to settle ICT tariff disputeIndia and Taiwan have requested the WTO's dispute settlement body to postpone a ruling on India's import duties on ICT products until Octob...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
WTO reform urgently needed; adapting global trade rules for today's realities, says Norway’s WTO AmbassadorNorway's WTO Ambassador highlights the urgent need for reform within the organization, acknowledging that while some aspects work, many rul...
27 Mar, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
India to pitch for strengthening WTO at upcoming ministerial: OfficialsIndia will advocate for a stronger World Trade Organization at the upcoming ministerial conference in Cameroon. Discussions will focus on g...
19 Mar, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
No fight for top WTO job in Trump trade eraNgozi Okonjo-Iweala was the only candidate for the World Trade Organization's top job. The WTO faced challenges during Trump's presidency, ...
08 Nov, 2024, 10.22 PM IST
G-33 ministers call for meaninful outcome on agri negotiations at World Trade conference in Abu DhabiAhead of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, the G-33 group, including India, has urged m...
26 Feb, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
India may reach out to other nations on EU's carbon taxTaiwan has raised concerns at the carbon tax, said people aware of the matter. India could reach out to Brazil, China and Thailand, among o...
17 Jun, 2023, 12.44 AM IST
Draft texts seek entry of private sector in WTO TalksDraft texts on WTO reform and pandemic response highlight the role of international organisations, much to the alarm of developing countrie...
13 Jun, 2022, 12.50 AM IST
Monumental moment in fight against COVID-19, says WHO chief after US announces support for vaccine patent waiverHe added that the White House support for the temporary waiving IP on COVID-19 vaccines "reflects the wisdom and moral leadership of US to ...
06 May, 2021, 08.33 AM IST
How the next WTO chief will be chosen and the task aheadwo women, Yoo Myung-hee of South Korean and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria, remain in the running to lead the World Trade Organization, sou...
08 Oct, 2020, 05.22 PM IST
Wanted: New head of WTO. Must thrive under global pressure and conflictBrazilian Director-General Roberto Azevedo surprised the WTO's 164 members last week by announcing he would quit at the end of August, a ye...
21 May, 2020, 11.49 AM IST
Govt sensitises exporters on phasing out of subsidiesPegging the quantum of subsidies at $7 billion, the US has dragged India to WTO for violating commitments under the Agreement on Subsidies.
29 Mar, 2018, 11.52 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu appeals for common ground to strengthen WTOPrabhu said the meeting is happening at a time when WTO is facing multiple challenges including a deadlock which happened at Buenos Aires, ...
20 Mar, 2018, 03.27 PM IST
WTO chief calls on PM Narendra Modi"Had a wonderful meeting with Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the WTO" the PM tweeted and posted a picture with him.
19 Mar, 2018, 10.50 PM IST
We need to develop legal capacity to contest WTO cases: Rita TeaotiaSecretary Rita Teaotia said today.All developing countries including India, she said, would face difficulties in contesting trade disputes ...
02 May, 2016, 03.14 PM IST
UAE to host follow up discussions on WTO Doha RoundTrade leaders from government and private sector representing their nations will take part in the WTO Ministerial Talks in Nairobi later.
27 Apr, 2015, 04.11 PM IST
Unfairly vilified at WTO: Narendra Modi government has justified grouse against Bali package but can do still betterWhile the Modi government can be faulted for going back on the word of a predecessor national government, its criticisms on the substance o...
23 Aug, 2014, 11.44 AM IST