Articles tagged with World Trade Organization

WTO Ministerial Conference: New Zealand Advances Digital Trade and Fuel Talks

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Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay concluded his role as Vice Chair at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, where members agreed on the need to modernize the WTO despite failing to finalize reforms and extend the tariff ban on digital trade. Significant progress was made with 66 WTO members agreeing to implement a new Electronic Commerce Agreement, banning tariffs on digital trade flows and benefiting small businesses and exporters. McClay also engaged with international counterparts on critical fuel supply chains and continues to push for limiting fisheries and agricultural subsidies to improve exporters' returns.

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NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay to Vice Chair WTO Conference in Cameroon

1 month ago | 258 views

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will attend the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon as Vice Chair, playing a key role in facilitating negotiations. New Zealand emphasizes the importance of a rules-based global trade system and aims to uphold the WTO’s integrity amid rising protectionism and global economic challenges. The conference, attended by 166 member economies, will address issues including e-commerce, agricultural reform, and fisheries subsidies.

Tags: Todd McClay Damien O'Connor World Trade Organization WTO New Zealand Trade Minister Ministerial Conference Labour Party global trade supply chain resilience

New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay to Vice Chair WTO Ministerial in Cameroon

1 month ago | 346 views

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is attending the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon as Vice Chair, playing a key role in facilitating negotiations. New Zealand emphasizes the importance of a rules-based global trade system and aims to uphold the WTO’s integrity amid rising protectionism and global economic disruptions. The conference, attended by 166 member economies, will address issues including e-commerce, agriculture reform, and fisheries subsidies.

Tags: Todd McClay Damien O'Connor World Trade Organization WTO New Zealand Trade Minister Ministerial Conference Labour Party global trade supply chain resilience