World merchandise trade growth exceeded expectations in the first quarter […]
Global goods trade resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite war in Middle East
Brazil initiates dispute regarding additional duties imposed by the United States
Brazil has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States […]
Lithuania gives EUR 30,000 to help developing economies and LDCs improve trade skillset
Lithuania is contributing EUR 30,000 (approximately CHF 28,000) in 2026 […]
WTO panel issues report regarding Turkish measures on EVs and other types of vehicles
On 28 July, the WTO circulated the panel report in […]
Uzbekistan reaffirms 2026 WTO accession goal, thanks members for continuing engagement
Uzbekistan reaffirmed its determination to complete its WTO accession process […]
Poor Countries Are Aging Fast but Can’t Keep Up With the Cost
The elderly population is exploding in developing nations like Thailand, […]
India’s Gen Z Protesters Wrest a Victory From Modi Government
Youth protesters said they would call off their protest after […]
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Decision Awaited; Middle East Events Eyed
A decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve will mark the […]
Global Economy Picked Up Before Fresh Energy Hit
Business activity in the U.S., Europe and parts of Asia […]
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Renew Challenge to Modi
Protest leaders are demanding government accountability over exam cheating and […]
Eurozone Businesses See Wages Cooling Despite Inflation Pickup, Says ECB
The survey results suggest that inflationary pressures haven’t broadened significantly […]
Russia requests dispute panel on EU carbon border adjustment and emissions trading scheme
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on […]
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in almost a year, as rising tensions in the Middle East spurred fears of higher inflation
Rising oil prices helped push the 30-year fixed rate to […]
Why is transit in goods free but trade is not?
In my previous two posts on the value of the […]
Updated WTO-IMF TPA Index shows continued rise in global trade policy activity
A new Trade Policy Activity (TPA) index by WTO and […]