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Incoming WTO head warns 'vaccine nationalism' could slow pandemic recovery

Okonjo-Iweala told Reuters her top priority was to ensure the WTO does more to address the pandemic

Incoming WTO head warns 'vaccine nationalism' could slow pandemic recovery
Updated On : 16 Feb 2021 | 2:10 AM IST

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head struggling world trade body

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Monday to head the leading international trade body

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head struggling world trade body
Updated On : 15 Feb 2021 | 10:26 PM IST

Meet the Nigerian corruption cop Lagarde expects will 'rock' the WTO

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala poised to be the first female WTO leader

Meet the Nigerian corruption cop Lagarde expects will 'rock' the WTO
Updated On : 09 Feb 2021 | 3:04 AM IST

US should rewrite the China trade contract

The world has become too dependent on China to embrace restrictive trade actions against it

US should rewrite the China trade contract
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 2:30 AM IST

Global trade-chief race slows as US and Europe split on finalists

The European Union is inclined to support Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and may sign off on that position by early next week, people familiar with the process said

Global trade-chief race slows as US and Europe split on finalists
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 1:50 AM IST

Global trade shows signs of rebound from Covid-19, recovery uncertain: WTO

Trade growth in Covid-19 related products was strong in June and July, showing the global economy's ability to help governments obtain supplies

Global trade shows signs of rebound from Covid-19, recovery uncertain: WTO
Updated On : 07 Oct 2020 | 1:14 AM IST

WTO rules EU can target $4 billion in US goods in Boeing case

The WTO decision, released privately to EU and US officials, is one-third of the EU's request for a $12 billion award

WTO rules EU can target $4 billion in US goods in Boeing case
Updated On : 01 Oct 2020 | 1:17 AM IST

WTO finds Washington violated trade rules by imposing tariffs on China

China's commerce ministry said Beijing supported the multilateral trading system and respected WTO rules and rulings, and hoped Washington would do the same

WTO finds Washington violated trade rules by imposing tariffs on China
Updated On : 15 Sep 2020 | 10:55 PM IST

Travel ban, border closures directly affected trade in goods, services: WTO

It added that travel restrictions are likely to account for a substantial increase in trade costs for as long as they remain in place

Travel ban, border closures directly affected trade in goods, services: WTO
Updated On : 13 Aug 2020 | 11:46 PM IST

India to block Chinese Taipei, Japan's WTO panel request in ICT tariff case

According to the trade dispute norms of the WTO, if these countries would come with their requests for second time, the panel will be set up in the case

India to block Chinese Taipei, Japan's WTO panel request in ICT tariff case
Updated On : 28 Jun 2020 | 5:39 PM IST

The economic crisis and India's role in post-coronavirus multilateralism

The world gross domestic product is expected to contract by 3%, international trade may decline by up to 32%, and 49 million people could slip into extreme poverty

The economic crisis and India's role in post-coronavirus multilateralism
Updated On : 23 May 2020 | 11:24 PM IST

WTO must come out of ventilator and work to revive multilateralism: Prabhu

Says multilateralism is under threat on post-Covid world, calls for forward-looking, inclusive agenda

WTO must come out of ventilator and work to revive multilateralism: Prabhu
Updated On : 18 May 2020 | 9:32 PM IST

WTO chief cuts short his second term by one year, to step down on August 31

The 62-year-old Brazilian career diplomat's second four-year term was not scheduled to end until September 2021

WTO chief cuts short his second term by one year, to step down on August 31
Updated On : 15 May 2020 | 7:55 AM IST

WTO chief Roberto Azevedo to step down on August 31 before term expires

Azevedo said that bringing forward his departure would allow members to select his successor in the coming months

WTO chief Roberto Azevedo to step down on August 31 before term expires
Updated On : 14 May 2020 | 11:39 PM IST

A better world after Covid?

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live

A better world after Covid?
Updated On : 05 May 2020 | 12:13 AM IST

Need partial reopening of units, offices in red zones: Exporters to Govt

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says open to export incentives if they are 'justified, reasonable and WTO compliant'

Need partial reopening of units, offices in red zones: Exporters to Govt
Updated On : 29 Apr 2020 | 11:42 PM IST

Small businesses still waiting for stimulus package

The fall in March trade figures is only the beginning of a trend that is likely to continue in the first quarter of this fiscal year

Small businesses still waiting for stimulus package
Updated On : 20 Apr 2020 | 12:18 AM IST

Global trade likely to fall by 13-32% in 2020 amid Covid-19 outbreak: WTO

Drop in world commerce might be biggest since the Great Depression

Global trade likely to fall by 13-32% in 2020 amid Covid-19 outbreak: WTO
Updated On : 09 Apr 2020 | 2:28 AM IST

G20 ministers agree to keep markets open amid coronavirus outbreak

G20 leaders pledged last week to inject over $5 trillion into the global economy to limit job and income losses caused by border closures and sweeping shutdowns

G20 ministers agree to keep markets open amid coronavirus outbreak
Updated On : 31 Mar 2020 | 1:33 AM IST

WTO panel to examine US complaint against India's duty hike on 28 goods

The US in July had dragged India to the WTO by filing a complaint against New Delhi's move to increase customs duties, alleging the decision as inconsistent with the global trade norms

WTO panel to examine US complaint against India's duty hike on 28 goods
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 10:17 PM IST