As India assumes the presidency of the G20, it finds itself at the center of global trade discussions, representing 43 member countries that collectively account for 85% of the global GDP, 75% of world trade, and two-thirds of the global population.

India's G20 Presidency: Leveraging trade opportunities amid global uncertainty

The chief of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) lashed out at Western nations, saying they were moving towards a power-based global economic system by adopting protectionist measures.

WTO chief accuses Western nations of protectionism

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) said China's tariffs on 2.4 billion dollars of US goods in response to then US President Donald Trump's steel and aluminium charges breached its core trade agreements. In a verdict on Wednesday, a panel of three WTO experts agreed with Washington that China's tariffs denied the most favoured country status and breached other trade concessions made when the country joined the trade organisation.

WTO rejects China's Trump-era tariffs complaint

The World Trade Organization (WTO) said China's tariffs on $2.4 billion of U.S. goods, in response to then-U.S. President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum charges, breached its core trade agreements.

WTO rules in favour of US, declares China's retaliatory tariffs contrary to group's principles

In a major development indicating the spirit of give-and-take related to India-US ties, Washington and New Delhi notified the World Trade Organisation that they have mutually decided to close two major trade disputes.

India, US mutually decide to close two major disputes at WTO

India is likely to challenge the European Union's (EU) proposed carbon tax at the World Trade Organization (WTO), citing concerns over the potential impact on its economy, a Reuters report has said.

India plans to challenge EU carbon tax at WTO: Report

A World Trade Organization panel said on Monday that India had violated global trading rules in a dispute with the European Union, Japan and Taiwan over import duties on IT products.

WTO charges India with violating trade rules

WTO raps India with violating trade rules

India violated trade rules by imposing huge import duties on certain information and communication technology products, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled on Monday.

India violated global trading rules in IT tariff dispute, says WTO

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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Singapore became the second member country of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to ratify its agreement which sets global rules that ban harmful fishing subsidies in a bid to protect the world’s oceans, on Friday (February 10).

Singapore becomes second member country of WTO to sign agreement banning harmful fishing subsidies

During a World Trade Organisation meeting on Friday (January 27), the United States and China engaged in a war of words as the latter called the former a “unilateral bully” and “supply chain disruptor”, reported Reuters.

China calls US ‘unilateral bully’ amid exchange of accusations over disputes at WTO meeting

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled on Wednesday (December 21) that the United States was flouting international trade rules by labelling imports from Hong Kong as those from China.

WTO slams US, says ban on 'Made in Hong Kong' violates trade rules

Taiwan is looking to drag China to the World Trade Organisation after the latter banned imports of Taiwanese food and drink products. On Saturday, Premier Su Tseng-chang accused Beijing of carrying out unfair trade practices as part of its pressure campaign against the island.

Taiwan may file complaint with WTO against China for import ban on several items

As the global economy continues to struggle under the impact of multiple shocks, including coronavirus (COVID-19), the Russia-Ukraine war, etc., the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday (October 5) revised its trade forecast downwards to one per cent from 3.

WTO predicts trade growth to slow sharply in 2023 amid multiple crises including Covid and Ukraine war

World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has given a rather gloomy outlook on the global economy. In her opening statement at WTO's annual public forum in Geneva, Okonjo-Iweala stated that the world may be 'edging' into recession.

'We're edging into global recession', says WTO chief, echoing World Bank's dire view

After more than five days of arduous discussions, the 164 members of the World Trade Organization agreed to a series of trade accords early on Friday, including obligations on fish and pledges on health and food security.

What did WTO ministerial agree on? And why are these agreements historic?

The WTO has finally agreed to lift all COVID vaccine patents for a period of 5 years. However, experts say the deal has come too late. It has also arrived on a deal to curb overfishing.

WTO agrees to lift COVID vaccine patents for 5 years

In a landmark decision, more than 160 member countries of the World Trade Organization on Friday agreed on deals curbing harmful fishing subsidies, waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents temporarily and tackling food insecurity following two nights of hectic negotiations.

In a historic decision, WTO members agree deals on fishing, Covid vaccines, food security

The WTO has signed some landmark deals on food, health and fishing in Geneva. India's trade minister hails the WTO trade deal as a major victory for India on fisheries.

WTO signs landmark deals on food, health and fishing

At the 12th Ministerial Meeting (MC12), World Trade Organization (WTO) members reached a provisional deal on Thursday (June 16). Citing two trade sources involved in the discussions, Reuters reported that the agreement has done to extend a moratorium on applying duties to electronic transmissions until the next ministerial meeting.

WTO provisionally agrees to extend e-commerce tariff moratorium: Sources

India has rejected a WTO draft proposal seeking to end fishery subsidies. The government has defended its position as necessary to protect the vulnerable fishing community in India. Palki Sharma tells you why India's opposition is justified.

Gravitas: India fights for fishery subsidies at WTO meeting

India has given a strong stance against WTO's draft to end fisheries subsidies. Fisheries subsidies help fishermen in easy extraction. However, India's fishery subsidy is lower than other nations.

India stands strong against WTO draft text on Fisheries

India stands strong against WTO draft as WTO pushes for elimination of subsidies

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