Tag: WTO
WTO report makes a case for “re-globalization”
The World Trade Organization made a case for “re-globalization” in its World Trade Report 2023
Increased international cooperation and broader integration can support...
Exports of intermediate goods grow 4% in Q2 2022
World exports of intermediate goods (IGs) grew 4% year on year in Q2 2022 to US$2.5 trillion, sharply below the segment’s 47% surge...
WTO rules vs US tariffs on China steel, aluminium
The World Trade Organization ruled the US’ Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from China and three other countries are inconsistent...
WTO services trade index hints at some resilience in key sectors
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) latest Services Trade Barometer released mid-September shows modest gains in some key sectors even as the industry...
COVID-19 crisis raising trade costs—WTO report
The World Trade Organization (WTO) in a new report is warning of possible increases to trade costs due to responses, policies, and...
71% of new trade related measures imposed linked to pandemic—WTO report
About 363 new trade and trade-related measures were implemented by countries worldwide from mid-October 2019 to mid-May 2020, of which 71% were...
WTO issues report on treatment of medical products in regional trade...
The World Trade Organization Secretariat has published a new report on the treatment of medical products in regional trade agreements (RTAs) amid...
PH Lower House approves agricultural tariffication bill
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) No. 7735, which seeks to liberalize rice imports by replacing quantitative...
WTO PH trade policy review: CMTA commendable but business environment stands...
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has welcomed the Philippines’ implementation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) and other trade facilitation measures, but...
PH trade policy undergoes WTO review
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) led an inter-agency delegation to represent the Philippines for its Fifth Trade Policy Review by the World...
