WTO framework on data flows: call for breakthrough by a global coalition of industry associations
Data flows are at the heart of today’s global economy.
ICC Sec Gen sets out 3 priorities to revive COVID-hit global economy
Creativity, connectivity and mutual benefit.
ICC statement on resignation of WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo
ICC Secretary General has issued a statement in response to the announcement that WTO Director General will step down from his position.
ICC and WTO call for increased action on trade to respond to COVID-19
ICC and WTO have issued a joint statement underscoring the crucial role trade and trade rules have to play in both the health and economic response to the COVID-19 crisis.
ICC issues 10-point plan to speed COVID-19 response
The economic downturn caused by the pandemic will necessitate a significant rebuild. Leadership requires not only responding to the crisis at hand, but providing a clear vision of the future.
ICC welcomes renewal of WTO e-commerce moratorium
ICC has today published a landmark paper calling on World Trade Organization (WTO) Members to permanently prohibit the imposition of tariffs on cross-border data flows.
ICC issues recommendations to reform global trade
The rulebook we have for international trade is ill-designed to cope with the disruptions of our digitalised and complex world, or to share the benefits of globalisation in an more equitable way.
World business calls on G20 leaders to act with greater urgency
G20 - ICC: "International cooperation is vital to tackle global challenges that transcend borders – from climate change to growing inequalities."
ICC Sec Gen calls on G20 for substantive results on trade reform in joint op-ed
Writing in an opinion editorial in today’s edition of the Australian Financial Review, International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO says delivering substantive results on trade reform at this weekend’s G20 Osaka Leaders Summit would help defuse trade tensions and safeguard the rules-based global economic order.
ICC brings voice of global business to WTO e-commerce negotiations
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is bringing the voice of business at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) negotiations for the use of electronic commerce (e-commerce).
Global Dialogue on Trade publishes recommendations from first round of debates
Since the platform’s launch, representatives from more than 50 businesses, 14 think tanks, and 6 multilateral organisations participated in the debates.
ICC welcomes breakthrough in WTO e-commerce talks
ICC has welcomed a ministerial statement issued today announcing the start of formal WTO talks to establish global rules for e-commerce.