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10 Jul 2026 Latest news

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NEWS ITEM Fertilizer trade impacted by Strait of Hormuz conflict Trade in urea and phosphate fertilizers has been severely disrupted by the conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to data analysed by the WTO Secretariat. Certain economies in Africa and Asia are particularly vulnerable to resulting fertilizer shortages and price hikes. Opening of the Strait of Hormuz – a key channel for fertilizer trade - will in due course contribute to easing trade frictions and restore stability to global markets. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM LDC trade, partnerships, trade for development initiatives explored in Development Week During Development Week, held at the WTO from 6 to 9 July, members examined opportunities for least-developed countries (LDCs) in services trade, partnerships for trade capacity-building, progress under the Work Programme on Small Economies, and new proposals on economic growth, industrialization and support for developing economies. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM IFD Agreement participants discuss post-MC14 workplan and possible next steps At a meeting on 6 July, the Co-Coordinators of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement – Ambassador Marta Bonet of Chile and Ambassador Sung-yo Choi of the Republic of Korea – proposed a draft workplan aimed at guiding the next steps following the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14). Members participating in the IFD Agreement reaffirmed their objective of incorporating the Agreement into the WTO rulebook, discussed possible ways to advance its implementation, and reviewed progress on needs assessments for developing and least-developed economies. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Members review MC14 outcomes, discuss energy crisis responses amid Middle East conflict At a meeting on 7 July, WTO members participating in the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) initiative reviewed outcomes from the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon and highlighted progress across key work areas since MC13. Members also examined global policy responses to energy market disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, focusing on lessons from crisis-support measures and approaches to promote the energy transition in the longer-term. News item   ⟶