Bangladesh can expand exports to US after tariff hike: WTO report
The World Trade Organisation has observed that Trump鈥檚 tariff hike could open the door for Bangladesh to expand its exports to the United States...
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WTO chief reappointed as Trump threat looms
World Trade Organisation chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed Friday for a second term, in the shadow of the coming return of Donald Trump and his disdain for international trade rules.
WTO forecasts gradual trade recovery in 2024, 2025
Global goods trade is on course for modest growth throughout 2024 and 2025, despite risks emanating from the conflict in the Middle East, the World Trade Organisation forecast Thursday...
WTO says chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to seek 2nd term
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organisation, will seek a second four-year term when her mandate expires next August, her spokesman said Monday...
Bangladesh to retain some benefits after LDC graduation: WTO
Director general of the World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that Bangladesh would get same benefits for sometimes after its graduation from the Least Developed Country in 2026...
Bridge digital divide to leverage global trade opportunities: WTO
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has urged the low- and middle-income countries to bridge the digital divide, tackle regulatory capacity and compliance issues to take...
WTO public forum begins today
The largest outreach event of the World Trade Organisation will start today at the multilateral trade organisation鈥檚 secretariat in the Swiss city of Geneva...
China seeking WTO talks with Canada over EV, steel tariffs
China鈥檚 commerce ministry said on Friday Beijing had referred Canada to the World Trade Organisation over Ottawa鈥檚 new restrictions on imports of Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminium...
Comoros becomes WTO member
The Comoros on Wednesday became the 165th member of the World Trade Organisation after negotiating terms for 17 years...
WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala greets Yunus
The director general of World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, congratulated Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus on his assumption of office of the chief adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh and expressed her interest to work closely with him.
China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs
Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organisation over the European Union鈥檚 imposition of additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China...
Govt slashes cash incentive for exports for FY25
The government on Sunday reduced rates of cash incentives against exports for all 43 categories up to 50 per cent for the financial year 2024-25 that begins today...
ADB, WTO boost ties for growth in Asia-Pacific
The World Trade Organisation Secretariat and the Asian Development Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts to drive inclusive and sustainable development through trade and economic integration, including in Asia and the Pacific region...
Achievements and expectations
BANGLADESH鈥橲 graduation to developing countries from least developed countries is only about 32 months away. During this transition period, active participation in the Multilateral Trading System...