At the DSB meeting on 22 May 2026, China requested establishment of a dispute panel to review Indian measures restricting imports of solar cells, solar modules, and information technology goods. The DSB Chair also addressed ongoing WTO dispute settlement reform discussions.
Topic Archives:Market Access
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.
WTO Agriculture Committee discusses domestic support, El Niño impacts, and Middle East conflict effects
The WTO Committee on Agriculture met on 27-28 May 2026 for its first session since MC14 in Yaoundé, covering farm domestic support and members’ notifications, net food-importing developing country status determinations, and global agricultural forecasts. Members also discussed the trade impacts of El Niño and the Middle East conflict on food markets.
EU Commission imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on ABS imports from Korea and Taiwan
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins from Taiwan and South Korea. This action targets unfairly traded imports entering the EU market.
EU–Canada CETA Joint Committee Fifth Meeting Joint Statement
The EU and Canada held the fifth meeting of the CETA Joint Committee, issuing a joint statement on implementation and advancement of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The meeting addresses ongoing CETA implementation across trade in goods, services, investment, and related disciplines.
Access to Colombia’s frozen fries market restored for EU exporters
Colombia has revoked all anti-dumping duties on imports of frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, restoring full market access for approximately 85% of EU frozen fries exports previously affected. The move ends a trade remedy measure that had restricted EU exporters’ access to the Colombian market.
EU and Australia conclude FTA negotiations and announce Security and Defence Partnership
The EU and Australia have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement described as ambitious and balanced. The announcement was made alongside a new Security and Defence Partnership. No further details on FTA specifics are available from the snippet.
Commission welcomes political agreement on new EU steel safeguard measure
The European Commission has welcomed a political agreement between the European Parliament and Council on a new measure to protect the EU steelmaking sector against global overcapacity. This likely refers to a successor or reform of the EU steel safeguard regime. No further details are available in the snippet.
Commission proposes full resumption of EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement
The European Commission has proposed the full resumption of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant step in normalizing trade and economic relations with Syria. This agreement covers trade and cooperation frameworks between the EU and Syria. The proposal would restore preferential trade arrangements that had been suspended.
EU and US launch strategic partnership on critical minerals
The EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership on critical minerals, accompanied by an EU-US Critical Minerals Action Plan. The agreement formalizes bilateral cooperation on securing critical mineral supply chains. Details of specific commitments or measures under the Action Plan are not provided in the snippet.