Latest WTO News

Protectionism has a long history in the US – so its return should not be all that surprising
With Australian steel and aluminium set to incur US tariffs, global uncertainty will be our next challenge
Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill
Politcs with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill
The Canada Carbon Rebate is still widely misunderstood – here’s why
WHO, WIPO, and WTO hold first joint briefing for Geneva-based officials
Avian Flu: How Scientists and Farmers are Working to Adapt
Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s interests matter more than any set of rules
Trump pulls out of WHO and Paris – how did international bodies get through deglobalisation last time around?
Trade and Investment Minister to hold trans-Tasman discussion
With Trump back in the White House, the age of free trade could be coming to an end
WHO, WIPO, WTO Symposium stresses boosting manufacturing for noncommunicable diseases
Communique – Fourth Meeting of the Ministerial Council on Trade and Investment
14th Meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee in Singapore
Contemporary Trade Challenges Require Robust Rules Of Road
Trump’s tariff threat could shake North American trade relations and upend agri-food trade
Codex Alimentarius Commission calls for food standards that meet future needs
NFF warns of pressures on global trading frameworks, emphasises the importance of free trade at Senate hearing
Australian Prime Minister Press conference – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Focus On Southeast Asia Trade: Two-day Event
Australian Prime Minister Press conference – Rio de Janeiro
Trump’s tariffs are nothing new – NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
Trump’s economic vision is no longer a ‘maybe’. Here’s what it might mean for Australia and the world
New Zealand concludes high quality trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Trade Minister travels to Doha for GCC trade discussions
Joint report explores scope for co-ordinated approaches on climate action, carbon pricing, and policy spillovers
Australia Announces New High Commissioner To Canada 23 October
World Food Forum: 2024 global flagship event opens in Rome
Empowering Producers In Climate And Environmental Space
Senior Government Officials from CIFAL Shanghai Participate in A Science, Technology, And Sustainable Development Training Programme
Powerful opportunity for Australian food and fibre producers
Statement To G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Trade Ministers discuss next steps for CER
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Ministerial meeting in Rotorua
NZ to host first Fiji, Australia trilateral trade Ministers’ meeting in Rotorua
NZ hosts Annual CER Trade Ministers’ meeting in Rotorua
Global Food Standards Committee Session Opens In Cairns
Government eliminates $190 million in trade barriers to boost the economy
FAO sees open trade as a cornerstone of global food security
Africa desperately needs mpox vaccines. But donations from rich countries won’t fix this or the next health emergency
China’s probe of Canadian canola will put both exports and farmers in jeopardy
Australian Foreign Minister To Visit United States 19 August
New Trade Rules For Digital Economy
Address To LNP Convention
NZ wood and wool to benefit through new trade deal
FAO chief urges innovation and focus on production and smallholders to tap benefits of agrifood trade
Press Statements – Canberra
17th Joint Ministerial Economic Commission meeting between Australia and China