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WTO director-general says calling the trade wars the greatest disruption since the 1930s is 'the understatement of the century'—but it's not a repeat

"I think that a lot of the criticisms made by the U.S. of the system are valid," Dr.  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said at the Fortune Global Forum.

Fortune

WTO Hikes 2025 Trade Growth Outlook But Tariffs To Bite In 2026

International Business Times

WTO says AI-related buying binge and a spike in US imports spur unexpected rise in goods trade

The World Trade Organization has sharply raised its forecast for trade growth in goods this year

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WTO forecasts 6% bump in Chinese exports to Europe in 2025

With the Chinese and US economies decoupling, WTO forecasts anticipate a diversion of Chinese exports to Europe.

Euronews

Global Trade Uncertainty Could Have 'Severe Negative Consequences': WTO Chief

Global trade is expected to plummet this year in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff offensive, fuelling uncertainty that threatens "severe negative consequences" for the world, the World Trade Organization warned Wednesday.

International Business Times

Where's the voice of the WTO?, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' competition and trade reporter Peggy Corlin.

Euronews

First Thing: US-China trade row escalates as Beijing’s 84% tariffs come into effect

Retaliatory tariffs enforced hours after Trump announces a pause on dozens of levies except China. Plus, France could recognize Palestinian statehood

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World Trade Organization chief says US concerns on tariffs need to be heard

The head of the World Trade Organization says America's global trading partners should listen to U.S. concerns about tariffs and engage in dialogue rather than embrace tit-for-tat measures on tariffs

The Independent UK

China Condemns US 'Tariff Shocks' At WTO

The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization.

International Business Times

Trump Warns Americans They Will Feel 'Some Pain' From New Tariffs

Days after announcing tariffs on "things associated with chips," president Donald Trump warned Americans they will feel "some pain" from new tariffs.

Latin Times

Between Laughs And 'Disaster', Trump Divides Davos

As Donald Trump appeared on giant screens at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the world's rich and powerful rapturously applauded and snapped photos of the US leader.

International Business Times

WTO Chief Warns On Trump Tariffs: 'Catastrophic. Everyone Will Pay'

The World Trade Organization's director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, urged countries to not retaliate against president Donald Trump's tariffs, saying it could cause "catastrophic" outcomes for growth.

International Business Times

Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?

Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance

The Guardian - UK

Okonjo-Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief as Trump's return looms over trade body's future

The World Trade Organization chief says she’s “eager” to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs on goods from other countries including China, Mexico and Canada

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WTO Cautions On Global Trade Growth Amid Geopolitical Risks

WTO revises global goods trade growth forecast, highlighting risks and positive trends for trade in 2023 and 2024.

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Meghan Markle goes bold with sultry red midi dress as she shares rare info about 'chatty' Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle has been giving us plenty of outfit inspiration during her and Harry's mini trip to Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

Dysfunction and division darken the WTO’s 30-year dream of free trade

As the organisation’s anniversary nears, borders around the world are closing again

The Hindu

WTO MC13 | Talks on to break impasse over agri, fisheries issues

WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi struggles to find common ground on key issues, extending negotiations.

International Business Times

India, US At Loggerheads Over WTO Reform At Abu Dhabi Talks

A US-led push to reform the World Trade Organization's embattled dispute settlement system sparked divisions at a WTO meeting Wednesday, with India accusing Washington of bringing the trade body to a "standstill".

France 24

WTO chief warns of 'tough' economic outlook as trade ministers gather in Abu Dhabi

The head of the World Trade Organization warned on Monday that war, uncertainty and instability are weighing down the global economy and urged the bloc to embrace reform as elections across nearly half the world's population could bring new challenges.

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