World Trade Organisation

Trade growth to slow next year amid crises: WTO

October 06, 2022

Trade growth to slow next year amid crises: WTO

The World Trade Organisation said that the amount of goods shipped between countries are expected to rise 3.5% this year.

June 18, 2022
Small-scale fishers to be hit as WTO to ban fisheries subsidies in 2 years

India’s demand to continue the fisheries subsidies for the small-scale fishermen, for another 25 years, was rejected.
May 05, 2021
WTO mulling intellectual property waivers for vaccines

The WTO's General Council was taking up a temporary waiver for intellectual property protections that South Africa and India first proposed in October. The idea has gained support in the developing world and among some progressive lawmakers in the West.
September 16, 2020
US tariffs on China are illegal, says World Trade Organisation

The decision marks the first time that the Geneva-based trade body has ruled against a series of high-profile tariffs that President Donald Trump's government has imposed on a number of countries allies and rivals alike.
June 20, 2020
As demands to boycott Chinese goods grow louder, India ramp ups Make in India efforts

Besides, even with a ban, Chinese goods will continue to enter the country through ASEAN markets. India has free trade with ASEAN countries and China dominates this market.
August 23, 2019
India challenges parts of WTO ruling in solar case against US

India has won the case against the US with most of the ruling in favour of India.
April 26, 2019
India remains on US Priority Watch List for IP violations

India continues to remain on the US' 'Priority Watch List' for alleged violations of intellectual property rights.