WTO: United States launches safeguard investigation on lamb meat
On 17 July 2026, the United States notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 13 July 2026 a safeguard investigation on imports of lamb meat. Source: WTO
WTO: United Kingdom launches safeguard investigation on polyethylene terephthalate
On 5 August 2026, the United Kingdom notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated, on the same day, a safeguard investigation on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Source: WTO
WTO: World Trade and Tech Day to explore policies to make AI work for inclusive trade
The WTO will host the first World Trade and Tech Day on 14 September at its headquarters in Geneva, bringing together trade and information and communications technology (ICT) policymakers, industry leaders and other stakeholders to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) strategies can better support economies’ efforts to maximize the gains of international trade. Source: WTO
WTO: Brazil initiates dispute regarding additional duties imposed by the United States
Brazil has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding additional US duties on products originating in Brazil as a result of two investigations by the United States under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Brazil said the additional duties are above the duties otherwise applicable under the US harmonized tariff schedule. The request was circulated to WTO members on 30 July. Source: WTO
WTO panel issues report regarding Turkish measures on EVs and other types of vehicles
The WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by China in “Türkiye — Measures Concerning Electric Vehicles and Other Types of Vehicles from China” (DS629). Source: WTO
WTO: Russia requests dispute panel on EU carbon border adjustment and emissions trading scheme
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 24 July, members considered a request from the Russian Federation for the establishment of a dispute panel to review the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Package and alleged export subsidy under the EU scheme for trading greenhouse gas emission allowances. The DSB Chair, Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota (Brazil), also updated members on dispute settlement reform consultations and convened an informal discussion after the meeting to further hear members’ views. Source: WTO
WCO: Origin Determination of Remanufactured and Recycled Goods – WCO publishes new study
The WCO Study on the Origin Determination of Remanufactured and Recycled Goods analyses free trade agreements (FTAs) provisions related to recycled and remanufactured goods and provides key insights into the challenges met by Customs administrations in applying rules of origin which are primarily designed for new products to these categories of goods. While revealing significant gaps in FTAs origin-related provisions, the Study formulates recommendations for unlocking lower tariffs in free trade agreements for these types of goods. Source: WCO