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WTO panel issues report regarding EU duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia
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). -
Deadline to register for 2025 Public Forum extended to 28 August
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. -
China initiates WTO dispute regarding Canadian surtaxes, quotas on steel, aluminium goods
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. -
Nepal accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, three remaining for entry into force
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. -
First beneficiaries selected under the WEIDE Fund for women entrepreneurs
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. -
Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariff measures
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. -
Frontloading, measured responses cushion tariff impact in 2025 but risk high for 2026
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. -
WTO issues 2025 Annual Report
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. -
DG Okonjo-Iweala, DDG Ellard meet US Congressional delegation
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard welcomed a visiting bipartisan delegation of 28 members from the US House of Representatives on 6 August, one of the largest Congressional delegations to visit the WTO. During the visit, they exchanged views on the important role of the United States in the WTO, current trade challenges, and key issues on the organization’s negotiating agenda, including WTO reform. -
Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force
On 6 August, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Sri Lanka’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from Sri Lanka’s WTO Ambassador R.G.S. Wijesekara. Just four more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.