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    The selection process for the next WTO Director-General kicks off today. WTO members can submit their nominations until 8 July.

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  2. 23 minutes ago

    The nomination period ends on 8 July. Learn more about the process to select the next Director-General of the WTO here

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  3. 24 minutes ago

    Jesús Seade Kuri, Mexico's Undersecretary for North America and Chief Negotiator for the USMCA, has been nominated by as a candidate for the post of WTO Director-General.

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  4. 4 hours ago

    Turkey launches safeguard investigation on staple fibres of polyesters

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  5. 4 hours ago

    Putting first is everyone’s business. New projects with and are driving the way in West Africa and Central America. See and

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  6. 5 hours ago

    "If there are no fish, we cannot work." Find out how this seaside community in Costa Rica revived their fish stocks and how a WTO agreement can further help.

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  7. 6 hours ago

    🗨️The crisis can become an opportunity for Africa's zone to create a regional business fabric capable of competing in the international arena, says , who is also President of More quotes 👉

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  8. 7 hours ago

    Here are five quick numbers to understand the importance of a fisheries subsidies agreement at the WTO.

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  9. 8 hours ago

    Mexico nominates Mr Jesús Seade Kuri for post of WTO Director-General

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  10. 8 hours ago

    The encouraging news from the latest Market Monitor: Despite many uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, stronger trade dynamics are expected for all AMIS crops(wheat, rice, maize and soybean) in the new season (2020/21) !

    Out now: AMIS Market Monitor, June 2020 with first forecasts for , , and markets for 2020/21.
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  11. 13 hours ago

    Follow for updates and next steps in the selection process for the next . Want to find out more? Check out:

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  12. 14 hours ago

    When the moment is right, WTO members must resume negotiations and finish the job we had started nearly 20 years ago, says negotiations chair on . Read in full:

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  13. 14 hours ago

    The pandemic presents new challenges to WTO members' efforts to engage in the negotiations on fisheries subsidies. Yet the crisis has also magnified the urgency of global cooperation, says on .

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  14. 14 hours ago

    On , we are reminded that a global deal to curb harmful remains important. Read more from and negotiations chair here:

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  15. 14 hours ago

    📍Join the new session of WTO on Food: A joint webinar with the World Economic Forum( ): "Food Trade Logistics: Navigating the Risks of COVID-19". Time: 11 June, 14h CET Livestream:

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  16. 14 hours ago

    Happening now: 💻 virtual meeting of the Committee on Market Access. More on market access:

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  17. 17 hours ago

    💻 Virtual meetings this week at the WTO: 📅 Monday Committee on Market Access 📅 Wednesday and Thursday Council for Trade in Goods 📅 Friday Informal Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade See 👉

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  18. Jun 7

    DEADLINE APPROACHING: Are you a young economist conducting research on trade policy and international trade co-operation? WTO is accepting papers for the 2020 Essay Award for Young Economists. The deadline is 8 June 2020! Apply here:

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  19. Jun 7

    ICYMI: As countries explore ways to build a greener, more resilient global economy post , the WTO also has a big role to play. The new chair of the WTO Committee on Trade & Environment , Ambassador Chad Blackman explains how.

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  20. Jun 7

    ICYMI: Protecting the planet is not a luxury. It is a necessity, says on the occassion of . View the full webinar here:

    World Environment Day - WTO DG Azevedo
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