The WTO’s recent review of Canada’s trade policy pointed to its continued development of a more restrictive government procurement policy based on reciprocity. Canada began consideration of reciprocal government procurement measures in 2022. While the
As discussed in a recent post, the United States, the European Union and other parties to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) questioned Saudi Arabia in its WTO Trade Policy Review (TPR) regarding its plans to fulfill its WTO commitment to
The WTO conducted its 7th review of China’s trade policies in July. The biannual Trade Policy Review (TPR) provided WTO members with an opportunity to take a close look at China’s trade and economic policies and developments since its last review
In March, the WTO conducted its 5th review of the Philippines’ trade policies and practices. Since its last Trade Policy Review (TPR) review, the Philippines has carried out various reforms. Nonetheless, WTO members pointed to the need for further
In mid-October, the WTO conducted its 7th review of Korea’s trade policies and practices. This post highlights elements of the Trade Policy Review (TPR) that relate to Korea’s government procurement, including: the decline in purchases of foreign products
In July, the WTO conducted its 6th review of China’s trade policies and practices. This post examines elements of the Trade Policy Review (TPR) that relate to China’s negotiations to join the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). It examines the