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Published on Sep 15, 2026

World Trade Organization urges reform to global trade system as divisions emerge

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly reduce economic output and hit poorer countries hardest. In its annual report, the Geneva-based global trade …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

World Trade Organisation warns Australia at risk if global rules collapse

Australia could be one of the biggest losers if global trade rules continue to unravel, with the World Trade Organisation warning that medium-sized economies are among the most exposed in a world where countries ditch established rules in favour of their …

Source: Financial Review - Center-right
Published on Sep 15, 2026

World Trade Organization reform failure could cost 10% of global GDP, report warns

While 72% of global goods trade still takes place under the WTO’s most-favored-nation tariff terms, according to the report, that number stood at 80% two years ago, signaling a system under strain. “The WTO remains an important force shaping world trade, …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Why can no one win trade war? WTO warns tariffs, trade blocs could hurt everyone

Trade wars may promise an advantage for individual countries, but when governments respond to tariffs with more tariffs, the economic damage can spread across the entire world. A new World Trade Organization (WTO) report warns that a further breakdown in …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO cites India-EFTA trade deal as unilateral mechanism to achieve market access outcome

NEW DELHI: The World Trade Organization (WTO) Tuesday cited tariff reductions by India in exchange for foreign direct investment (FDI) from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) over fixed time-frames as part of their trade deal as an example where …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO: Strengthening multilateral trade could raise global GDP by 2.9%

Headquarters of the World Trade Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. /VCG Headquarters of the World Trade Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. /VCG The World Trade Organization (WTO) estimates in its World Trade Report 2026, released on September 15 …

Source: CGTN - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO Warns Trade Retreat Could Shrink Global GDP 7%, Exports 27%

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that imposing barriers to international trade could come at a high cost to global economic growth and reduce global gross domestic product (GDP) by nearly 7 percent and exports by nearly 27 percent by 2050, …

Source: Modaes - Pending
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO panel finds Turkey’s taxes, import curbs on Chinese EVs violate trade rules

A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has found that Turkey’s additional duty on electric vehicles and some hybrid vehicles violate international trade rules, but the ruling does not order Ankara to compensate China. The WTO circulated the 122-page report …

Source: Turkish Minute - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Global Trade Fragmentation Could Cut World GDP By 5%, WTO Warns

A fragmentation of the global trading system along geopolitical lines could reduce world GDP by 5.1 per cent and exports by almost a fifth, according to new modelling from the World Trade Organization. The WTO's World Trade Report 2026 warned that the …

Source: MinuteHack - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO Warns Trade Fragmentation Could Cost Global Economy 10% of GDP

The World Trade Organization has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions, rising government subsidies and increasing fragmentation of global trade could cost the world economy up to 10 percent in real GDP. The warning was contained in the WTO’s 2026 …

Source: New Mail - Pending
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO members urged to uphold rules-based trading system amid rising protectionism

MEMBERS of the World Trade Organization (WTO) need to uphold the rules-based trading system even in the face of rising protectionism as markets weigh their national interests at a time of geopolitical disruption, the WTO said. “The multilateral trading …

Source: Business World - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Failure to reform WTO could cost global economy 10% of output by 2050

The global economy could lose as much as 10 per cent of its output by 2050 if countries fail to reform and preserve the World Trade Organisation’s multilateral trading system, the WTO has warned, as geopolitical rivalries increasingly reshape commerce. The …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO caught between flexibility and predictability, says chief economist

The World Trade Organisation’s future effectiveness will depend on its ability to respond to a more integrated, multipolar and diverse global economy without abandoning the rules and principles that underpin the multilateral trading system, chief economist …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO warns of 'most serious and sustained' trade disruptions

GENEVA: The global trading system is enduring its most sustained disruption in living memory amid challenges to trading rules that could batter living standards in a "geo-fragmented world", the WTO warned on Tuesday (Sep 15). The system is now in …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO Warns Trade Fragmentation Could Cut GDP

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has warned that deeper trade fragmentation could cut global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by about five percent by 2050. The warning came in the WTO’s annual report released Tuesday. The report said the global trading …

Source: News Central - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO warns of ‘most serious, sustained’ trade disruptions

Challenges to trading rules could batter living standards in a ‘geo-fragmented world’ GENEVA: The global trading system is enduring its most sustained disruption in living memory amid challenges to trading rules that could batter living standards in a “geo …

Source: Kuwait Times - Pro-Government
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Weakened trade rules could leave global GDP up to 10 pct lower: WTO

The World Trade Organization (WTO) warned Tuesday that failure to modernize the global trading system could leave global GDP as much as 10 percent lower than under a strengthened multilateral system, as trade policy faces its most serious and sustained …

Source: United News of Bangladesh - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Trump’s trade war is driving the world away | Guest Commentary

Now that trade negotiations between the United States and Canada over the extension of the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement have collapsed and President Trump is slapping 50 percent tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced …

Source: Santa Ynez Valley News - California - Pending
Published on Sep 15, 2026

WTO reform failure could cost 10% of global GDP

The inability of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to reform itself could lead to a contraction of the global economy of around 10% by 2050, according to a new report by the organization. The warning comes as the WTO seeks to reform itself amid mounting …

Source: BGNES - Neutral

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

WTO Public Forum 2026 spotlights role of services in driving world trade

The Public Forum is the WTO's largest annual outreach event, with this year's edition featuring 540 speakers across 113 sessions, a record number. Many breakout sessions, networking opportunities and cultural events are also an integral part of …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 11:02 GMT

World Trade Report: Trade reform to boost growth; inaction can cost 10% global GDP

"The multilateral trading system has delivered enormous benefits over the past 80 years, helping to create a more integrated and resilient global economy," said WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. "The evidence shows that around 72% of …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

World Trade & Tech Day: AI and trade increasingly intertwined

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the enthusiastic interest from WTO members and the public generated by the event, noting that over 600 people had registered to attend in person and around the same number having registered to follow …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

WTO study explores the role of stablecoins in international trade

A stablecoin is a privately issued digital asset that can be used to make payments. It is designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference asset, such as the US dollar or the euro. Albeit representing a small share of stablecoins turnover, real …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 13:23 GMT

Multinationals Bank on New Opportunities as China Upgrades Services Sector

BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opportunities, partnerships and shared prosperity are among the most frequently mentioned terms by exhibitors and guest speakers who are in Beijing for a major services trade fair. This was evident when Ragnhild …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

CryptoBell.live Interviews Anthony Scaramucci on All the Wrong Moves, America’s Economic Future and the Growing Role of ...

New York, NY, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CryptoBell.live today announced an in-depth interview with Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and SALT, and author of the new book All the Wrong Moves, examining the economic and political …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Goods barometer points to resilient trade growth despite headwinds

The Goods Trade Barometer is a composite leading indicator for merchandise trade, providing an early indication of the trajectory of world trade relative to recent trends. Barometer values greater than 100 are associated with above-trend trade volumes …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 11:58 GMT

WTO issues 2026 Annual Report

In her opening message, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says: "The global trading system continues to face challenges on a scale unseen since it was established 80 years ago in the wake of the Second World War. Alongside rapid technological …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 23:13 GMT

Christian Briggs Examines Financial Privacy and Banking Risks in New 'On The Record' Episode

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Briggs Examines Financial Privacy and Banking Risks in New “On The Record” Episode The episode explores digital payment systems, economic instability, and Briggs’s …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 22:20 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY - Thousands to Rally Across From UN: Stop Executions, Support Democratic Change in Iran

Iranian Americans to Gather as World Leaders Confront an Unresolved Iran Crisis NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As world leaders gather during the United Nations General Assembly, thousands of Iranian …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

ISAC and CSBT Announce CYTO Connect China 2027, Advancing Global Collaboration and Innovation in Cytometry

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington, DC, USA / Beijing, China — September 2026 — The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) and the Chinese Society of Biotechnology (CSBT) are …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 21:01 GMT

Backed by $72M in Historical Revenue, PrimeDelta Corp. Launches Institutional Funding Campaign

Following $8.9B in transactions, PrimeDelta opens an institutional funding round to scale its compliant Layer-1 tokenization platform. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PrimeDelta Corp. ("PrimeDelta…

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 20:02 GMT

H.E. Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance, Opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh

• Minister of Finance and Chairman of FSDP underlines Kingdom's financial sector resilience and ability to support new markets RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Minister of Finance and Chairman of FSDP …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

JAX Hub Delivers Commercial Wins for Paysafe and Jacksonville

Paysafe reports "exceptional ROI" as inaugural cohort moves beyond the program, with commercial opportunities advancing and planning underway for the next phase JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

Dois Projetos Brasileiros São Finalistas do Premios Verdes 2026 no Equador

Projetos do Rio de Janeiro e de Fortaleza unem restauração ambiental, reintegração social e economia circular. CUENCA, AZUAY, ECUADOR, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iniciativas desenvolvidas no Rio de Janeiro e em Fortaleza estão entre os 52 …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

Bezos.ai Rebrands as Gonini: A New Chapter for Cross-Border Ecommerce Fulfilment

Gonini, formerly Bezos.ai, completes its rebrand, keeping the same team and infrastructure behind its UK-EU cross-border fulfilment services. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UK based ecommerce fulfilment …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

SW North America Announces New BA space5 Large-Format Machining Center at IMTS 2026

New platform brings SW productivity, automation and digital manufacturing capabilities to large, complex components CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SW North America, a leading supplier of horizontal multi- …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

Global Forum at Climate Week NYC to Connect Circular Economy Challenges with Technology, Investment and Industry

Nearly 200 leaders from cities, finance, startups and international organizations will gather in New York to implement circular economy solutions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The circular economy is increasingly …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Codeless Platforms Builds on North American Channel and Customer Success with New US Office

New Florida operation will strengthen partner relationships, expand local support, and accelerate Codeless Platforms’ next phase of growth across North America POOLE, UNITED KINGDOM, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Codeless Platforms …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 14:05 GMT

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) concludes its Annual General Meeting in Busan

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers brings together representatives from international financial centers in Busan for a week of meetings. BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WAIFC brings together …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 13:50 GMT

Dr. Channing L. Collins Selected as Empowered Woman of the Year by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Dr. Channing L. Collins at their Annual Awards Gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 13:43 GMT

Dr. Erika Wichro Selected for Top International Crisis Governance Expert of the Year 2026 by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Dr. Erika Wichro at their Annual Awards Gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preparedness that works when …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Lost in translation: the UK is losing translation companies

Analysis by business database companydata.com: 601 UK translation companies closed in 2025 against 546 newly registered, the first negative year on record. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lost in translation: the …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 11:51 GMT

Harsha Saxena Leads IICSR–GCCI Goa CSO Roundtable To Tackle Global Climate-Tech Adoption Gap

IICSR–GCCI’s Goa CSO Roundtable united industry, government and academia for climate-tech adoption and turn net-zero ambitions into measurable projects PANJIM, GOA, INDIA, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A sustainability meeting in Goa …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

NYC Big Book Award Names 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42' Best Anthology

“L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42” wins NYC Big Book Award for Best Anthology, showcasing 12 new SF&F stories and illustrations. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NYC Big Book …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

Feury Image Group: Growing Companies May Be Overlooking Who Owns Their Uniform Program

New Built Around You™ article examines how fragmented responsibility for workforce apparel can increase administrative burden and create inconsistent standards EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Etherio Acquires Stringfellow Management Group, Strengthening Its Position Among the Nation’s Leading AMCs

Adds more than 60 association management professionals, expands Etherio’s national association management practice, reinforces client-designed approach ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Etherio, a leading provider of …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Tanami Closes Funding Round Backed by tali ventures, QDB, and 1818 Ventures

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tanami, a leading private markets investment platform, announced the successful closing of its funding round, with participation from tali ventures – stc group’s corporate venture capital arm …

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