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Russia calls for WTO reform rather than replacement

Russia has called for the World Trade Organization to modernize its rules and procedures rather than being replaced, highlighting divisions over the future of the global trading system during a G20 ministerial meeting in Milwaukee. Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said the WTO's......

WTO warns AI-driven trade boom could prove vulnerable to tariffs

Artificial intelligence is emerging as an increasingly important driver of global trade, with commerce in AI-related goods recording strong growth in early 2026. However, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that the current surge could be vulnerable to escalating tariffs and broader trade tensions. WTO......

Putin calls for UN Security Council expansion and reform of global institutions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a broader transformation of the international system, urging the expansion of the United Nations Security Council and reforms to major global financial and trade institutions. Speaking at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, Putin argued that the international......

WTO says global goods trade remains resilient despite geopolitical tensions

The World Trade Organization (WTO) says global merchandise trade has continued to show resilience through the middle of 2026, despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns over trade policies. According to the WTO’s latest Goods Trade Barometer, released on Wednesday, the indicator......

Morocco calls for stronger south-south trade cooperation amid global trade uncertainty

Morocco has called for stronger trade cooperation among developing countries as global commerce faces growing uncertainty and increasing pressure on the rules-based multilateral trading system. Speaking in Geneva, Omar Zniber, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and......

African firms rush to prepare for China's zero-tariff regime starting May 1

China's plan to eliminate customs duties on imports from 53 African nations takes effect May 1, just weeks away, reshaping trade diplomacy across two continents. The move draws sharp reactions from Western capitals viewing it as Beijing expanding economic sway under a development banner. President......

WTO talks stall as U.S.-India divide over e-commerce duties persists

Negotiations at the World Trade Organization have reached a critical impasse as ministers enter the final day of discussions without a clear agreement on key reform issues, particularly the future of digital trade rules. Talks are taking place during a high-level ministerial meeting in Yaounde, where......

WTO chief warns China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus is unsustainable

World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged China to rethink its export-driven growth strategy, warning that the country’s record $1.2 trillion trade surplus cannot be sustained because the rest of the world is unable to absorb it. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference,......

Morocco champions Africa’s digital future at WTO forum

Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, Omar Zniber, reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to advancing inclusive digital development across Africa. Speaking at the 2025 World Trade Organization Public Forum, Zniber highlighted Morocco’s......