How do you determine where a product “comes from”?
The Committee on Rules of Origin meets this week to discuss the rules that determine the origin of products in global trade and the import treatment they receive, including duties, quotas, anti-dumping measures and more.
30 days until Centre William Rappard, home of the WTO, celebrates its 100th anniversary!
For a century, this historic building has brought the world together for dialogue, cooperation, and global trade discussions.
D-30 until Centre William Rappard turns 100. ✨
A century of history, architecture and art at the WTO’s home in Geneva, with every corner of the building telling part of its story.
From your daily routine to the global economy, services trade is the engine driving it all.
At #WTOPublicForum, we want to hear what matters and what needs to change to keep it powering the future.
Your voice belongs in this conversation. Join us from 15–17 September.
Planning a career in international trade? Follow Narjes to see what it’s like to be a WTO Young Professional.
Apply for the 2027 YPP by 6 May at wto.org.
Women are ready to trade — and the support is growing.
Ahead of #WTOMC14, a high-level event on women and trade highlighted progress in boosting women entrepreneurs’ access to international markets.
The WTO’s first Civil Society Dialogue brought together African civil society leaders, experts and youth ahead of #WTOMC14 to discuss how trade can support Africa’s industrialization, digital transformation and sustainable development.
Watch the highlights here.
#WTOMC14 concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issues.
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A vibrant opening in Yaoundé 🇨🇲
On 26 March, #WTOMC14 began with a celebration of culture and a strong call for cooperation, setting the stage for the discussions ahead.
From field to factory to fashion: African cotton spotlighted on the eve of #WTOMC14, with designers from Cotton4+ (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire), Cameroon and Nigeria.
