Okonjo-Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief

WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala reinstated for second term as trade wars loom
World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed for a second term at a special meeting on Friday, the trade watchdog said, meaning her tenure will coincide with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.
WTO chief urges likes of Singapore to defend global system ahead of new US-China trade war
The head of the World Trade Organization has urged middle powers like Brazil, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Turkey to unite in defence of global free trade, warning of deepening fragmentation as the US and China brace for a new trade war with Donald Trump's return to the White House.
WTO approves Okonjo-Iweala for potentially fraught second term
World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala formally won a second term Friday, setting the stage for a possible clash next year with President-elect Donald Trump over the future of the rules-based trading system.
WTO Chief Reappointed As Trump Threat Looms
Iweala, who was reappointed Friday for a second term running the World Trade Organization, said she looked forward to working with Donald Trump, while insisting on the importance of rules-based global trading.
Okonjo-Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief as Trump's return looms over trade body's future
The World Trade Organization chief says she’s “eager” to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs on goods from other countries including China,
WTO chief faces heavy task as Trump threat looms
World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is expected to be reappointed Friday for a second term, in the shadow of the coming return of Donald Trump and his disdain for international trade rules.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: The WTO's Trailblazing Motivator
Iweala, reappointed on Friday as head of the World Trade Organization, hinged her leadership on breaking logjams at the sclerotic institution through craft, dynamism and sheer force of personality.
WTO reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as DG
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term. This was announced by the WTO
Second term for WTO chief as Trump’s return looms over trade body’s future
The head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said she is “eager” to work with the US President-elect and his trade team, while taking a
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We are proud – Ohanaeze hails Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on reappointment as WTO DG
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed confidence that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala would continue to discharge her duties with requisite ...
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India hits back in WTO over allegations that it supports domestic farmers more than permitted
Five countries led by US estimate that India provides support to its rice and wheat farmers ‘vastly in excess’ of what it ...
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All Over The Map: WTO exhibit shows how infamous event played out on Seattle streets
During a preview earlier this week, Woodward explained that the second word in the exhibit title – “Teamsters Turtles and ...
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Indonesia WTO submission warns food firms against high sugar, salt or fat content
The Indonesian government’s latest notification to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has included a stern warning to both ...
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MOHAI revisits WTO Protests
Marking the 25th anniversary of the historic protests, “Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: The Legacy of the Seattle WTO,” guest curated by University of Washington Professor James Gregory, revisits the ...
FIFA launches 2022 World Cup legacy fund for initiatives with WHO, WTO and UNHCR
FIFA launched a $50 million legacy fund for social programmes on Wednesday in collaboration with 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) ...