At the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting 2026, Singapore called for Asia-Pacific collaboration to keep supply chains open, strengthen the WTO, and advance digital trade. The statement covers three substantive policy areas: supply chain resilience, multilateral trading system support, and digital trade facilitation. No further details are available from the snippet.
Topic Archives:Customs
Global Trade Takes a Digital Leap with eATA Rollout in 30 Countries
The WCO and ICC have launched the digital ATA Carnet (eATA) across 30 countries to facilitate the temporary admission of goods. The eATA replaces paper-based carnets, streamlining customs procedures for goods temporarily imported for trade fairs, professional equipment, and similar purposes. This represents a significant multilateral customs facilitation measure with direct implications for cross-border trade […]
WTO Trade Policy Review: Japan (16th Review, May 2026)
The WTO conducts its sixteenth Trade Policy Review of Japan on 27 and 29 May 2026, based on reports from both the WTO Secretariat and the Government of Japan. The review examines Japan’s trade policies and practices across all sectors.
Taiwan and Marshall Islands Hold ECA Preparatory Meeting to Deepen Economic and Trade Partnership
Taiwan and the Marshall Islands held a preparatory meeting on April 8, 2026 for the ministerial-level Joint Committee under their Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA), which entered into force in January 2025. The ECA covers investment, customs, and intellectual property, and the Joint Committee will institutionalize ongoing trade dialogue. The meeting marks an early implementation step […]