Lisa McAuley

Great to join a meeting of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) - 75 of whose 88 members are also WTO members - and the Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophones (GAF) today.

Very productive meetings with the Civil Society and Business Advisory Groups to the WTO Secretariat today. Terrific inputs and advice into the ongoing discussions of reform of the WTO. Look forward to further interaction in Yaoundé.

Conference marks milestone in initiative to support services trade in developing economies At the opening of the Trade in Services for Development (TS4D) Conference on 3-4 December, the WTO and World Bank highlighted progress in the initiative's efforts to help developing economies leverage...

Conference marks milestone in initiative to support services trade in developing economies www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org

US pushes for permanent WTO e-commerce moratorium - Borderlex - European trade policy Washington is set to demand a permanent moratorium on import duties for e-commerce transactions at the WTO's MC14 ministerial meeting in Cameroon next March.

US push for permanent ban on customs duties on e-transactions @WTO
- Why
- How
- Implications for #MC14
- state of broader e-commerce negotiations

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WTO MSME Group launches joint WCO-WTO-ICC study and spotlights entrepreneurs The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) held its fourth and final open-ended meeting of 2025 on 2 December, focusing on deepening the presence of MSME voices at...

WTO MSME Group launches joint WCO-WTO-ICC study and spotlights entrepreneurs www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org

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Was always going to hit small business the hardest.. I think it’s the complexity in navigating the tariffs that will cost time and money to small business owners…

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Large increase in new tariffs but also measures to ease global trade, WTO report shows: shorturl.at/X8bj9

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Do You Know Where You’re Sourcing From? Step 1: Sourcing — and why it matters.

Indigenous Agricultural Knowledge Driving Sustainable Trade. Global Examples: From Tradition to Trade: shorturl.at/psPIU

It stands by its principles, refusing to bend to performative corporate trends, while prioritising sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community engagement—all while delivering quality products at fair prices. This is Inclusive Trade in action.

There are many reasons to support Costco. The company pays a living wage, provides strong healthcare and retirement benefits, and treats employees fairly.

Costco Sues U.S. Government to Preserve Right to Tariff Refunds Ahead of Supreme Court Decision Costco Wholesale has filed suit against the U.S. government, seeking to preserve its ability to… | Lisa... Costco Sues U.S. Government to Preserve Right to Tariff Refunds Ahead of Supreme Court Decision Costco Wholesale has filed suit against the U.S. government, seeking to preserve its ability to recover...

Costco Wholesale has filed suit against the U.S. government, seeking to preserve its ability to recover import-tariff payments if the Donald J. Trump administration’s “emergency” tariffs are struck down by the United States Supreme Court: shorturl.at/C4KFd

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At the Festival of Inclusive Trade, we will explore how Indigenous communities are revitalising ancestral agricultural practices and connecting them to global markets in ways that honour land, culture, and people. Find out how to participate: shorturl.at/kIzdL

Fantastic news..

Sounds Simple… But It’s Complicated: Rules of Origin. It sounds simple, but here’s why Rules of Origin aren’t easy.

#globaltradeacademy #globaltrade #Countryoforigin

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Goods trade growth set to moderate as barometer index dips Goods trade growth appears to have slowed in the second half of 2025 following a surge in the first half driven by frontloading of imports ahead of expected tariff hikes and by rising demand for AI-re...

Goods trade growth set to moderate as barometer index dips www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org

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Great to open the first Network Meeting of Female Directors from International Organizations in Geneva hosted by the WTO. Talked about leading in times of crisis. Many thanks to Saori Terada for organizing this, I am so happy that our senior female directors were able to join. Great initiative!

What Are Rules of Origin, Really? Rules of Origin sound boring… but they can make or break your profit: shorturl.at/SzkJK

#Sourcing #Selling #GlobalTrade

Liquid Gold: Honey, Culture, and Commerce Across Borders. Global Trade in Honey: shorturl.at/5CNUa

Honey shows how pollinators link ecology, culture, and global trade

#HoneyTrade #Pollinators #Biodiversity #CulturalHeritage #GlobalFood #EcoCommerce

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Government Procurement Committee adopts decision to enhance transparency of its work At its final meeting of the year, held on 26 November, the Committee on Government Procurement adopted a decision that will enhance the transparency and accessibility of its work.

Government Procurement Committee adopts decision to enhance transparency of its work www.wto.org/english/news... @wto.org