The Latest Breaking News from WTO

Editorial: Joe Biden and Donald Trump agree on tariffs against China. The world has lost its biggest cheerleader for globalisation

The US president, Joe Biden, has announced new tariffs on imports of electric vehicles, solar equipment and batteries from China. The move comes a month after he called for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium products, and said that his administration would investigate Chinese shipbuilding.

As the organisation’s anniversary nears, borders around the world are closing again

To compete with China on the economic front, India should focus on manufacturing, a key sector which was ignored by governments, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said

China challenges US tax credits for EVs and renewables at WTO, sparking trade tensions.

Beijing imposed the tariffs in 2020 during a diplomatic feud, raising duties from zero to above 200 percent.

Plurilateral agreements such as the agreement on investment facilitation for development are essential for reinvigorating the WTO’s stalemated legislative function

China prevails in WTO dispute with Australia over steel tariffs, signaling ongoing trade tensions and diplomatic efforts between the two nations.

Australia has lost its case in a World Trade Organisation dispute brought by China on extra taxes, with the ruling finding fault with Canberra's investigations.