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WTO update

World Trade Organization

17 Oct 2025

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Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS,
Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.
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Committee on Market Access reviews specific trade concerns, global trade issues
The Committee on Market Access reviewed 35 trade concerns raised by members at its 13-16 October meetings, three of which were raised for the first time. Global issues such as trade fragmentation, supply chain resilience and other topical matters were also addressed by members. Members elected a new Chair for the Committee and were informed about recent updates to members' websites containing tariff information and import statistics.
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WTO members examine factors affecting integration of small economies into global trade
WTO members examined key trends regarding the participation of small economies in global trade at a meeting of the Committee on Trade and Development on 14 October. Members said the WTO Secretariat's note was helpful in highlighting the ways that small economies can strengthen their integration into world trade. They noted that high trade costs, heavy reliance on food imports, and multiple vulnerabilities continue to limit the participation of small economies in global trade and that their collective share in global trade remains at 0.8 per cent.�
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