If they fail, the system will drift further toward fragmentation, with bilateral and minilateral deals – not the WTO – increasingly setting the rules of global // #WTOCrisis #GlobalTrade #MultilateralSystem #TradePolicy #DisputeSettlement #TariffWarstrade.

Mark Carney brought Canada’s top financial CEO’s with him on his trade visit to China. He wants to increase Canadian exports to China by 50 percent by 2030. Financial services are key, and Canada has a world-class reputation.
#CanadaStrong #TradePolicy #China

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Trump Tariffs: 100% Drug Duties, 50% Metals Trump sets 100% tariffs on patented drugs and keeps 50% duties on steel, aluminum and copper (Apr 2, 2026); legal challenges and supply-chain shifts expected.

Trump Tariffs: 100% Drug Duties, 50% Metals: Trump sets 100% tariffs on patented drugs and keeps 50% duties on steel, aluminum and copper (Apr 2, 2026); legal challenges and supply-chain shifts expected. 👈 Read full analysis #TrumpTariffs #DrugDuties #MetalsTariffs #SupplyChain #TradePolicy

GSP+ is more than trade—it’s an economic lifeline for Pakistan. Turning it into a political tool risks harming development and stability.
#TradePolicy #GPS #Pakistan #Economy
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White House says trade pacts including India helped slash US deficit - Yes Punjab News White House says Trump’s tariffs and new trade deals, including with India, have cut US trade deficits and boosted manufacturing.

White House says trade pacts including India helped slash US deficit yespunjab.com?p=235796

#DonaldTrump #USTrade #TradeDeals #IndiaUS #AmericaFirst #GlobalTrade #EconomyNews #Manufacturing #TradePolicy #USIndiaRelations #BusinessNews #FinanceNews

Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper - Yes Punjab News Donald Trump imposes steep tariffs on steel, aluminium, and copper imports, citing national security and closing trade loopholes.

Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper yespunjab.com?p=235794

#DonaldTrump #USTariffs #TradePolicy #SteelTariffs #Aluminium #Copper #USNews #GlobalTrade #EconomyNews #TradeWar #ImportDuties #BusinessNews #FinanceNews

US imposes 100 per cent tariff on patented drugs - Yes Punjab News US to impose up to 100% tariffs on patented drug imports, citing national security and supply chain risks under Trump policy.

US imposes 100 per cent tariff on patented drugs yespunjab.com?p=235771

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Experts Criticize Trump's Tariffs One Year After Implementation — Democracy Observer article

One year post-implementation, experts cite Trump's tariffs for economic damage and strained international relations, impacting democratic...

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Experts Criticize Trump's Tariffs One Year After Implementation

Experts say Trump's tariffs have harmed the U.S. economy and global relationships, undermining fair trade and economic stability crucial for demo...

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EU’s visit to China highlights rising concerns over product safety and cross‑border e‑commerce, signalling tougher EU scrutiny as digital trade becomes central to EU‑China relations.
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US is set to impose higher Section 301 tariffs, creating significant uncertainty & increased costs for global businesses. The evolving trade policy signals a volatile environment. 🇺🇸📉 #TradePolicy #Tariffs #GlobalTrade

Senators to question Export‑Import Bank chair as reauthorization looms The Export‑Import Bank's chair, John Jovanovic, was slated to appear before the Senate Banking Committee as senators weigh reauthorization ahead of the bank's December expiration; Sen. Tim Scott defended EXIM as a tool to support exporters and cited returns to the Treasury.

Senators are gearing up to question the Export-Import Bank chair on its crucial role for U.S. exporters and the battle against China as reauthorization looms.

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Border free-trade program growth cited; national backlog slowing approvals, board hears An agency official told the advisory board that the airport's FTC/FTZ program now lists 65 operators with 76 sites (62 active), reported a backlog at the national office and said job-count figures are being adjusted upward from last year's 323 to more than 500 currently, with an estimate of about 550 by month end.

The Rio International Airport's foreign-trade program is booming with over 500 jobs created, but a national backlog is slowing down approvals—what does this mean for the future?

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🇺🇸 US 2025 IEEPA tariffs mostly struck down, refunds begin.
💸 CIT expands refunds to more imports, ACE portal launches April 2026.
📉 Avg tariff 16.8%, some rates remain, ART lowering export tariffs.
#USTariffs #TariffRefund #TradePolicy #IEEPA
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All roads lead to Geneva: Insights from MC14 From 26 March to the early hours of 30 March 2026, ministers from WTO Members met in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference. The goal was to review the past two years of negotiatio...

🌎 What now for the WTO? Ana Peres analyses the outcomes of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, offering insight into what lies ahead for the WTO and its Members. Read our latest blog: www.uktpo.org/2026/03/31/a...

#InternationalTrade #MC14 #TradePolicy #UKTPO

WTO Reform Stalls at Cameroon Meeting WTO membership (164) failed to reach consensus at the Cameroon meeting on Mar 30, 2026, keeping the Appellate Body frozen since Dec 2019 and raising legal risk for trade-exposed assets.

WTO Reform Stalls at Cameroon Meeting: WTO membership (164) failed to reach consensus at the Cameroon meeting on Mar 30, 2026, keeping the Appellate Body frozen since Dec 2019 and raising legal risk for trade-exposed… 👈 Read full analysis #WTO #TradeReform #CameroonMeeting #GlobalTrade #TradePolicy

US Tariffs Hurt US Firms — ECB Finds ECB analysis (Mar 30, 2026) shows U.S. tariffs largely fell on American firms and consumers; Section 301 covered ~$250bn of Chinese goods (2018–19), prompting margin and policy-risk reassessment.

US Tariffs Hurt US Firms — ECB Finds: ECB analysis (Mar 30, 2026) shows U.S. tariffs largely fell on American firms and consumers; Section 301 covered ~$250bn of Chinese goods (2018–19), prompting margin and… 👈 Read full analysis #USTariffs #TradePolicy #EconomicImpact #TariffAnalysis #EBCEconomics

US Consumers Bear Brunt of Tariffs, ECB Study Shows ECB study (Mar 30, 2026) finds consumers and importers shoulder most tariff costs; references 25% steel tariffs (Mar 2018) and $360bn in Section 301 tariffs.

US Consumers Bear Brunt of Tariffs, ECB Study Shows: ECB study (Mar 30, 2026) finds consumers and importers shoulder most tariff costs; references 25% steel tariffs (Mar 2018) and $360bn in Section 301 tariffs. 👈 Read full analysis #Tariffs #TradePolicy #Economics #ConsumerImpact #SteelTariffs

He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals via NPR Topics: News — Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administration's tariffs.

An Indiana company aims to bring children's bike manufacturing back to the U.S., advocating for tariffs on foreign competitors.

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Indiana Bicycle Company Seeks Tariff Support From Trump Administration — Democracy Observer article

Indiana bike company requests tariffs to boost US production, reflecting trade policy's impact on domestic manufacturing and econo...

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U.S. and India Split on WTO E‑commerce Moratorium U.S.-India deadlock over a WTO e‑commerce moratorium risks regulatory fragmentation; moratorium began Dec 10, 1998 and the split was reported Mar 29, 2026, raising policy risk.

U.S. and India Split on WTO E‑commerce Moratorium: U.S.-India deadlock over a WTO e‑commerce moratorium risks regulatory fragmentation; moratorium began Dec 10, 1998 and the split was reported Mar 29, 2026, raising policy risk. 👈 Read full analysis #WTO #Ecommerce #India #USA #TradePolicy

Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026. Opening Plenary. How Should the Global Trade System Deliver for Development. Watch now!

📢 Happening now! Watch the Opening Plenary for the #TradeHub2026!

Experts discuss how #TradePolicy can support development in Africa, linking food security, climate action & digital transformation & what to expect from #WTOMC14.

🎥 Watch live: https://bit.ly/48cT2k2

One Middle East Crisis, Two Australian Emergencies: The Strait of Hormuz Cascade Military strikes on Iran closed a critical shipping lane, creating dual crises for Australian red meat exports and WA mining operations. Here's how one geopolitical event triggered two Australian emergencies.

One Middle East Crisis, Two Australian Emergencies: The Strait of Hormuz Cascade

#AusNews #MiddleEastCrisis #ShippingCrisis #AusExports #TradePolicy #Breaking

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WTO Chief: World Order Irrevocably Changed WTO chief warned on Mar 26, 2026 that the world order has "irrevocably changed"; WTO has 164 members and the Appellate Body has been inactive since Dec 2019.

WTO Chief: World Order Irrevocably Changed: WTO chief warned on Mar 26, 2026 that the world order has "irrevocably changed"; WTO has 164 members and the Appellate Body has been inactive since Dec 2019. 👈 Read full analysis #WTO #WorldOrder #GlobalTrade #InternationalRelations #TradePolicy

Australia's UAE Trade Win Meets Its First Reality Check The tariff-free agreement is historic, but war-risk premiums have surged 300%, halting shipping and threatening Australian exporters.

Australia's UAE Trade Win Meets Its First Reality Check

#AustradeUAE #TradePolicy #MiddleEast #Shipping #AusNews

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Trump Tariffs Raised Revenue, Little GDP Effect Paper (Mar 26, 2026) estimates tariffs raised US tariff receipts by ~$30–$50bn in 2025 while shaving under 0.2 percentage points from GDP, reshaping fiscal and sectoral dynamics.

Trump Tariffs Raised Revenue, Little GDP Effect: Paper (Mar 26, 2026) estimates tariffs raised US tariff receipts by ~$30–$50bn in 2025 while shaving under 0.2 percentage points from GDP, reshaping fiscal and… 👈 Read full analysis #TrumpTariffs #TradePolicy #EconomicImpact #GDP #FiscalReceipts

U.S. Wine Tariffs Surge to $492.2 Million After Expansion to Italian Imports Supreme Court ruling on tariff legality sparks uncertainty over $130 billion in potential refunds across global industries

U.S. Wine Tariffs Surge to $492.2 Million After Expansion to Italian Imports #WineIndustry #Tariffs #SupremeCourt #ItalianImports #TradePolicy

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Australia's EU Trade Win Comes at a Cost to Farmers Australia secured a $10 billion EU trade deal, but meat exporters say beef and lamb quotas fall dangerously short of what competitors achieved.

Australia's EU Trade Win Comes at a Cost to Farmers

#AUsAgriculture #TradePolicy #Farming #EUDeal #AusNews

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Free Trade with MERCOSUR: An attractive opportunity for the UK? After a negotiation process characterised by long periods of stagnations and disagreements, on the 17th of January, a Partnership Agreement was signed between the European Union and the four founding ...

"An initial look at the goods trade data shows that MERCOSUR is likely to be an attractive opportunity for certain UK industries" - @mtongkoecklin.bsky.social pens this UKTPO blog: www.uktpo.org/2026/03/03/f...

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