No easy answers for UK as Covid-19 leaves supply chains in turmoil
18-09-20 / by John Basquill
Covid-19 has caused unprecedented disruption to supply chains around the world. In the UK, government...Roberto Azevedo
Meet the nominees for the top job at the WTO
22-07-20 / by Eleanor Wragg
After the current director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevêdo’s surprise resignation earlier...
WTO director-general announces surprise resignation amid trying times for trade
14-05-20 / by Eleanor Wragg
The director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevêdo, has resigned, cutting short his...
WTO warns of fresh financial crisis as trade volumes face 32% drop
09-04-20 / by John Basquill
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is warning that global trade volumes could decline by as...
WTO goods trade barometer paints dreary picture of world trade
20-11-19 / by Eleanor Wragg
Global goods trade has stalled and is set to remain weak into the fourth quarter...
WTO: “Overlooked” trade in services needs more attention
16-10-19 / by Rebecca Spong
Growth in global trade in services is rapidly outstripping trade in goods, according to new...
New industry survey shows surge in trade finance rejections
17-04-19 / by Eleanor Wragg
The global trade finance gap is at risk of getting bigger amid an upswing in...
US-China trade war sees WTO slash trade growth forecasts
03-10-18 / by Finbarr Bermingham
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has downgraded its growth expectations for global trade, for this... WTO passes historic trillion-dollar trade facilitation pact
22-02-17 / by Finbarr Bermingham
The WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) has entered into force, with supporters hailing it as...
Global trade growth slows to financial crisis levels
29-09-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham
Global trade is growing at the slowest pace since the financial crisis, with the WTO...