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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says countries with surplus stocks in products like grains should release them on world markets
Removing most-favoured nation status will have little material impact and might damage the institution
US and EU explore further sanctions after Ottawa uses WTO security exemption to withdraw ‘most favoured nation’ status
Legal challenge at WTO alleges patent infringements are costing European manufacturers billions of euros
Fractious World Trade Organization talks on overriding intellectual property rights look increasingly irrelevant
Covid restrictions and logistics problems hit poorer countries and smaller businesses, says Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
EU brings case against ‘discriminatory and illegal’ action triggered by dispute over Taiwan
The UK’s annual Brexit capitulation rounds off a year in which disaster was avoided
Beijing’s birthday celebrations will contrast with distinct lack of party atmosphere in Washington
Brussels wants power to respond swiftly to external trade sanctions but some European countries prefer WTO rules
Several of the World Trade Organization’s big member countries will now avoid being put on the spot
Swiss effort to control spread of Omicron variant means face to face talks on improving access to vaccine are postponed
Some rich countries still oppose proposal by India and South Africa to waive IP protections
Ministers meeting in Geneva next week should not sacrifice global trade to international power politics
New administration yet to convince us that it’s serious about being more involved in events in Geneva
The WTO aims for a neutral give-us-the-facts approach and lets member governments do the fighting
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addresses shipping issues, global trade and Covid vaccine access at FT Africa Summit
Okonjo-Iweala addressed shipping issues, global trade and Covid vaccine access at FT Africa Summit
A common approach to the cost of polluting is a fair and straightforward solution
Her predecessor never visited the WTO, but the trade representative’s Geneva stay is more a change in style than substance
Move will allow £250m diplomatic vessel to be built in the UK by avoiding WTO tender rules
Last week’s deal at the OECD is far from perfect but forestalls a nasty trade war
Institution’s new boss Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has injected energy but made limited progress
Negotiations are progressing slowly on an issue with broad implications for the institution
Officials hopeful for end to Airbus-Boeing saga and creation of council on trade and technology
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