Australia is contributing AUD 4 million (approximately CHF 2.1 million) through the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) access the benefits of global agriculture markets.

3 September 2025

Forty-six women-led businesses in Mongolia have been selected as beneficiaries of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, which was launched by the WTO Secretariat and the International Trade Centre in 2024. The latest cohort of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises was announced at an event in Ulaanbaatar on 25 August in partnership with the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).

25 August 2025

On 22 August the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “European Union — Countervailing Duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia” (DS618).

22 August 2025

China has requested WTO dispute consultations with Canada regarding Canadian measures imposing a surtax in the form of tariff rate quotas on the importation of certain steel goods originating from Canada’s non-free trade agreement partners, including China, as well as a surtax on certain steel and aluminium goods that contain steel or aluminium originating from China. The request was circulated to WTO members on 20 August.

20 August 2025

The deadline for online registration for this year’s in-person Public Forum, which will take place on 17 and 18 September, has been extended to 28 August 2025 (11.59 CET). Late and onsite registrations will not be accepted.

20 August 2025

On 18 August, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Nepal’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from Nepal’s WTO Ambassador Ram Prasad Subedi. Just three more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

18 August 2025

The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, launched by the WTO Secretariat and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in 2024, announced on 14 August the first cohort of women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria to benefit from the Fund. They will receive targeted support to boost their digital capabilities, financial readiness and export potential.

14 August 2025

Brazil has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning US tariff measures which it says impose a 10% duty on all Brazilian products and an additional 40% duty on certain products of Brazilian origin. The request was circulated to WTO members on 11 August.

11 August 2025

World merchandise trade is now projected to grow 0.9% in 2025, up from the −0.2% contraction forecasted in April but down from the 2.7% estimate pre-dating the tariff increases. The upgrade is mostly due to frontloading of imports in the United States, WTO economists said in a forecast update released on 8 August. However, higher tariffs over time will weigh on trade, bringing next year’s expected trade volume growth down to 1.8% from 2.5% previously.

8 August 2025

The WTO published today (7 August) its 2025 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of the organization’s activities in 2024 and the early part of 2025. The Report looks back at recent key events, such as the 13th Ministerial Conference in February 2024, and describes the WTO’s work in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing world trade.

7 August 2025