China turns to WTO for help settling dispute with U.S. over Trump tariffs
China requested World Trade Organization-led dispute consultations over Trump's tariffs, now as high as 145%.
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WTO and E.U. chiefs warn of global consequences from Trump tariffs
Markets plunged in Asia, Europe and the U.S. as leaders were shocked at Trump's tariffs and the risk of a global trade war.
Trump strongly rejects international cooperation. Round 2 is underway.
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WEF says Trump to join Davos virtually after retaking White House
Børge Brende, WEF's president, said there is "a greater level of global uncertainty than we have seen in a generation."
WTO biennial summit goes extra day but lacks any new major agreements
From fishing subsidies to agricultural reforms, the World Trade Organization failed to reach common ground.
Brazil vows to push for elusive U.N. reforms during its G-20 presidency
Non-veto wielding nations have tried for years to reform the U.N.'s post-World War II power structure with little success.
Threats of diminished U.S. role in U.N. returns with political season
Nikki Haley has adopted Trump's hard line against U.N. participation but stopped short of calling for total withdrawal.
Geneva is 'building bridges' to connect finance with the SDGs
The idea is to speed up the adoption of a global economic model that more closely aligns with the U.N.'s 17 Global Goals.
Top 10 organizations in own league as new platforms gain
Almost all of the most popular international organizations have more than 10 million followers combined.
Slower trade growth projected in 2023 mainly due to war in Ukraine
Trade growth is expected to slow to 1.7% due to Russia's war in Ukraine, high inflation, tight monetary policy and uncertainty.
U.S. backs WTO deadline extension on patent waivers for COVID-19
WTO has long deadlocked over a proposed annual waiver of parts of a major intellectual property agreement.
Hunger from climate, conflicts and rising prices hits developing world
With 50 million 'a step away from starvation,' humanitarian groups calculate a person dies of hunger every four seconds.
Ocean summit ends declaring a 'global emergency'
More than 150 nations committed to put science at the heart of renewed efforts to tackle the multiple human-caused crises threatening the ocean.
WTO clinches trade deals deep into overtime
WTO's first ministerial conference in four and a half years overcame bitter divisions to reach consensus on an 'unprecedented' six-item package deal.
WTO tackles food, vaccines, fishing subsidies
Hunger, vaccine patents and fishing subsidies top the agenda as the global trade body holds its first ministerial conference in four and a half years.
Voting rights in international organizations
Proportion of voting rights in international organizations, with only small changes over time to reflect agreement on suspension and negotiated changes.