Global issues & trends

Statement of industry support and report on a permanent WTO Moratorium

ICC is among over over 100 business associations calling on World Trade Organization (WTO) Members to make the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions permanent.

Statement of industry support and report on a permanent WTO Moratorium2026-04-08T10:07:13+02:00

Final appointments to Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting announced

The International Chamber of Commerce and Carbon Measures today announced the second and final group of experts appointed to the Technical Expert Panel (TEP) on Carbon Accounting.

Final appointments to Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting announced2026-03-25T14:42:23+01:00

When digital tools become more expensive, the online growth of MSMEs is at risk

Thai e-commerce services company Brandnista helps micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) establish online businesses and participate in the digital economy.

When digital tools become more expensive, the online growth of MSMEs is at risk2026-03-25T14:37:50+01:00

What British and European exporters should know about authentication of origin self-certification

Self-certification of origin has become the default proof of origin in many modern Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – valued by businesses for cutting cost and paperwork.

What British and European exporters should know about authentication of origin self-certification2026-03-25T13:39:21+01:00

Global Business Statement surpasses 200 business organisations urging WTO reform and Moratorium renewal

With additional organisations expected to sign on in the coming days, the rapidly growing coalition underscores the urgency felt across the business community as governments prepare to take critical decisions at MC14.

Global Business Statement surpasses 200 business organisations urging WTO reform and Moratorium renewal2026-03-17T12:15:49+01:00

Business mobilisation grows to 189 chambers and associations backing WTO reform and Moratorium renewal

Momentum is rising among global business organisations backing a Global Business Statement for action at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Business mobilisation grows to 189 chambers and associations backing WTO reform and Moratorium renewal2026-03-11T17:43:18+01:00

ICC advances trade revitalisation dialogue to boost resilience in the Americas

Business and government leaders gathered in Mexico City to explore practical steps to strengthen trade resilience, accelerate SME participation and modernise trade infrastructure in the Americas.

ICC advances trade revitalisation dialogue to boost resilience in the Americas2026-03-11T18:05:03+01:00

The risks that taxing digital trade at the border pose to Pacific small business

If the WTO e-commerce Moratorium were to lapse higher digital transaction costs could weaken the competitiveness of smaller Pacific island firms.

The risks that taxing digital trade at the border pose to Pacific small business2026-03-09T15:56:49+01:00

Tariff uncertainty weighing on business confidence, despite resilient global trade

ICC has warned that deepening uncertainty around US trade policy is slowing business activity and investment decisions, even as global trade flows remain broadly resilient.

Tariff uncertainty weighing on business confidence, despite resilient global trade2026-03-02T10:51:31+01:00
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