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World Trade Organization head: Global order has irrevocably changedThe World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated the global trade system has changed forever. She emphasized the need to look ...26 Mar, 2026, 04.19 PM IST- US-China trade talks a 'positive' step toward de-escalation: WTO chiefThe head of the WTO has welcomed upcoming talks between US and Chinese officials this weekend, calling them a "positive and constructive st...09 May, 2025, 07.10 PM IST
- WTO says tariffs could bring contraction of 1% in global merchandise trade volumesThe WTO Director-General warns that new U.S. tariffs, along with previous ones, could reduce global trade by 1% in 2025 and potentially esc...03 Apr, 2025, 10.30 PM IST
- WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as Trump threat loomsNgozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed for a second term as the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with the 70-year-old Nigerian...29 Nov, 2024, 04.56 PM IST
- Not in dreamland: WTO aims for modest outcomes at Abu Dhabi meetingThe almost 30-year-old global watchdog, whose rules underpin 75% of global commerce, tries to strike deals by consensus, but such efforts a...26 Feb, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
- WTO launching global carbon price task force - Okonjo-IwealaThe Director-General of the organisation pointed out that a global carbon price will enable a level playing field for developing countries ...18 Oct, 2023, 10.01 AM IST
- WTO NGO Advisory appoints Indian in 12 member bodyDr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has appointed Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General of CU...27 Jun, 2023, 12.02 PM IST
- Re-not de-globalise, Minus the salty bitsReforming globalisation to ensure that benefits reach those left behind and address its discontents will require strengthening bodies like ...06 Mar, 2023, 11.17 PM IST
- DAVOS 2023: WTO sticks with 1% projection for growth in global tradeDirector general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the WTO was not revising down its projection. The next assessment will be in April, she said.20 Jan, 2023, 06.41 PM IST
- WTO chief calls for reforms in carbon pricing, tariffs to clean up supply chainsA slew of urgent reforms in carbon pricing, import tariffs and regulatory issues are needed to decarbonise supply chains in time to achieve...20 Jan, 2023, 03.38 PM IST
- WTO chief warns world edging into 'global recession'"I think a global recession. That's what I think we are edging into. But at the same time, we have to start thinking of the recovery. We ha...27 Sep, 2022, 03.08 PM IST
- Sitharaman meets top WTO official in US amidst India's push for IPR waiver on COVID-19 vaccineThe meeting assumes significance as India along with South Africa has been pushing for a temporary waiver of intellectual property rights o...15 Oct, 2021, 10.01 PM IST
- WTO head hopes for deal by July on vaccine-sharing"It's going to be tough because there are still differences but we hope we can get to a pragmatic approach," Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told a vir...14 Jun, 2021, 03.14 PM IST
- WTO head urges G20 leaders to negotiate IP waiverThe head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday called on the leaders of the Group of 20 nations to make progress in negotiations ...21 May, 2021, 08.45 PM IST
- Hopes for WTO momentum as new boss takes chargeThe 66-year-old Nigerian former finance minister takes the helm after the WTO was left adrift for seven months following the sudden departu...01 Mar, 2021, 10.13 AM IST
- Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala appointed WTO Director-GeneralOkonjo-Iweala is the former Finance Minister of Nigeria and World Bank economist. The US, under the Donald Trump-administration, had blocke...15 Feb, 2021, 08.43 PM IST
- WTO set to make recommendation on leader at 1400 GMT meetingA group of World Trade Organization ambassadors is set to make a recommendation at 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Wednesday on who should ...28 Oct, 2020, 05.03 PM IST
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