WTO News

1. WTO panel issues report regarding certain US tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

   On 30 January, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by China in United States — Certain Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act (DS623).

2. Government Procurement Agreement thresholds updated for 2026–2027

   The WTO has published updated government procurement thresholds for individual parties to the Agreement on Government Procurement 2012 (GPA 2012) covering the period 2026–2027. Under the GPA 2012, companies from GPA parties may bid for certain public contracts in other GPA parties if the estimated value of the contract meets or exceeds the relevant threshold set out in each party’s schedule.

3. WTO revamps data portal with new catalogue of WTO datasets

   The WTO has revamped the WTO Data Portal, the principal gateway to all trade data published by the organization. A key feature of the portal is a new catalogue of WTO datasets allowing WTO members and other users to explore WTO data in one self-contained area instead of navigating various platforms.

4. Participants put final touches to MC14 environmental sustainability package

   WTO members participating in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) advanced work at a 28 January meeting on finalizing an environmental sustainability package for the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) scheduled to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, at the end of March.

5. WTO members exchange views on e-commerce in preparation for MC14

   At a meeting on the Work Programme on E-Commerce on 28 January, WTO members shared perspectives on achieving an e-commerce outcome at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), which will take place on 26 to 29 March in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Members continued discussions on the moratorium on the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions and on the Work Programme.