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 Is the Rules-Based International Order Dead?
The world is undergoing what might be the greatest geopolitical transformation since the end of World War II. The rule-based liberal international order that...
WTO’s Trade Multilateralism, its Basic Principles of Global Trading
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark...
Just A Flesh Wound
The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference being held in Yaoundé Cameroon this week broke up in acrimony and disarray in the small hours of yesterday.
Slated...
The WTO e-commerce moratorium: What it is and why it matters
The e-commerce moratorium is a global agreement among World Trade Organization (WTO) members that prohibits customs duties on electronic transmissions like digital downloads and...
WTO at a Crossroads: Cameroon Talks Expose Deep Divisions in Global Trade
Trade ministers have gathered in Yaoundé for a high stakes meeting aimed at reviving the World Trade Organization, an institution increasingly seen as struggling...
Russia’s WTO Journey: A Scorecard of Costs and Benefits
Despite its consistent criticisms over its operations down the years, Russia still finds it difficult to leave the World Trade Organization (WTO) and is...
China’s Data Sovereignty Drive Is Weakening WTO E-Commerce Rules. Indonesia Could Pay the Price
The Uncontrolled Digital Market
The world of international trade is no longer driven solely by containers in ports but by optical fibers crossing oceans. Recent...
China Drops Veteran Trade Envoy Li Chenggang Amid Escalating U.S. Tensions
China has officially removed its veteran trade negotiator Li Chenggang from his post as permanent representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO), state media...
Britain’s Trade Remedies Body to Toughen Stance Before Overhaul
Britain’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) says it will strengthen its trade defences even before new legislation gives it more powers. The body, set up...
WTO at a Crossroads: Upholding Global Trade Stability Amid Escalating Protectionism
As global trade faces mounting threats from rising protectionism, the World Trade Organization (WTO) stands at a pivotal moment in safeguarding economic stability. Major...