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Global Economy
WTO chief’s bid for second term sets up clash with Trump
The WTO’s mission of fostering lower trade barriers is at odds with Trump’s threats of universal tariffs and its lurch toward protectionism.
18 days ago
New appointments
WTO members push to expedite an Okonjo-Iweala second term bid
A return of former US President Donald Trump could jeopardise Okonjo-Iweala’s chances.
July 23, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance
Trade must move up global climate change agenda: WTO chief
“Free, open and predictable trade is an essential part of the tool kit for getting to net zero.”
December 03, 2023
Global Economy
Asia could be facing a sharp rise in protectionism
Global trade will face more headwinds in coming years: Bhaskaran.
April 01, 2021
US-China trade war
America should rewrite the China trade contract
Biden should have no illusions: China is too important to ignore, but the challenge it presents defies easy solutions.
November 27, 2020
Global Economy
Novel shifts seen in global supply chains; Phase One deal might be renegotiated
Global trade is likely to contact by a third this year due to Covid-19 related measures : World Trade Organization (WTO).
May 20, 2020
Disruption and Digitalisation
Singapore leads digital trade efforts to remain relevant amid global economic uncertainties
SINGAPORE (Oct 24): Singapore is looking to lead digital trade efforts at the World Trade Organization through a Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on e-commerce, says S Iswaran, Minister in-charge of Trade Relations.
October 24, 2019
Geopolitics
Singapore says US understands its position on WTO privileges
SINGAPORE (Aug 5): Singapore says it has an understanding with the US that the city state does not take advantage of privileges that come with “developing country” status in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
August 02, 2019
US-China trade war
WTO, IMF, World Bank seek ‘urgent' international trade reforms
(Oct 1): The World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund and World Bank issued an emergency call to reform the multilateral trading system as the US retreats from prior agreements.
October 01, 2018