Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history twice over as new WTO head
Three months after the Trump administration rejected her, former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received…
Nigerian economist poised to become first female WTO chief
The US has given its support to the Nigerian candidate for the top position at…
UK gets ready for no deal with EU
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that he would seek a no-deal Brexit unless there was…
German economy minister confident that EU can resolve trade difficulties with the U.S.
German economy minister Peter Altmaier claimed on Thursday that the European Union and the United…
WTO report draws attention to impact of COVID-19 trade disruptions on women
Women are likely to be harder hit than men by trade disruptions caused by the…
Troubled shipping lines turn to state support
Some of the world’s biggest shipping companies are turning to government support to ride out…
WTO report examines impact of COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses
The WTO Secretariat has published an information note looking at how micro, small and medium-sized…
WTO chief Roberto Azevedo stepping down a year early as trade body struggles with coronavirus response
World Trade Organisation head Roberto Azevedo will step down a year earlier than planned in…
WTO report looks at role of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic
The WTO Secretariat has published a new information note looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic…
WTO, WHO cite importance of open trade in ensuring flow of vital medical supplies
A joint statement by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus refers…