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Las “Perspectivas del comercio mundial y estadísticas” analiza la evolución reciente del comercio mundial hasta el segundo trimestre de 2023 y presenta las previsiones actualizadas de la Organización para el volumen del comercio de mercancías en 2023 y 2024. También se muestra la evolución del comercio de mercancías y servicios comerciales en términos de valor con desgloses por sectores y regiones. La publicación del informe coincide con la de las últimas estadísticas comerciales trimestrales y anuales de la OMC que pueden descargarse de la base de datos en línea de la OMC en stats.wto.org.

En los “Exámenes de las Políticas Comerciales” se analizan las políticas y prácticas comerciales de cada Miembro de la OMC. Los exámenes constan de tres partes: un informe independiente elaborado por la Secretaría de la OMC un informe elaborado por el Gobierno y las observaciones a modo de conclusión formuladas por el Presidente del Órgano de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales de la OMC. En la sección inicial -“principales datos sobre el comercio”- se ofrece un resumen gráfico de las principales exportaciones/importaciones los principales destinos de exportación los orígenes de las importaciones y otros datos importantes del Miembro de la OMC. En esta edición se examinan las prácticas comerciales de México.

This publication provides handy one-page summaries of the key findings of every dispute panel report issued up to the end of 2022 and the relevant Appellate Body reports issued over this period. Each one-page summary comprises the core facts the key findings contained in the reports and any other matters of particular significance. Two indexes list the disputes by WTO agreement and by WTO member responding to the complaint.

El sector de los servicios ha sido la principal fuente de crecimiento económico en los últimos decenios. La logística las finanzas y las tecnologías de la información son esenciales para el funcionamiento de las economías modernas; por otro lado los servicios prestados a las empresas la atención sanitaria y el esparcimiento son algunos de los sectores que más rápido han crecido a nivel mundial. Esta publicación conjunta de la OMC y el Banco Mundial pone de relieve la contribución que el comercio y la inversión en el sector de los servicios pueden hacer al crecimiento económico y al desarrollo. Destaca en particular la importancia de revitalizar la cooperación internacional en el sector del comercio de servicios y fomenta la reflexión sobre la mejor manera de movilizar la asistencia para las economías en desarrollo y las menos adelantadas respecto de la aplicación de las reformas relacionadas con los servicios a fin de que esas economías puedan aprovechar los beneficios de la expansión del comercio y la inversión en el sector de los servicios.

“Trade Policy Reviews" analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat a report by the government and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - "key trade facts" - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports main export destinations origins for its imports and other key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of Djibouti.

The establishment of the multilateral trading system over seven decades ago was based on the understanding that interdependence and cooperation contribute to peace and shared prosperity. More recently however new challenges such as geopolitical tensions rising inequalities and climate change have led to fears that globalization exposes countries to excessive risks. Such fears have increased pressures to unwind trading relationships and turn to unilateral policies through a process of fragmentation. This year’s World Trade Report examines the benefits of integration into world trade as well as the risks of fragmentation. It shows that trade has proved to be a source of security and peace a driver of poverty reduction and a critical tool for addressing climate change. The Report argues that to make our economies more secure inclusive and sustainable re-globalization – or integrating more people economies and pressing issues into global trade and strengthening multilateral cooperation – is a much more effective solution to global challenges than fragmentation. Global problems need global solutions meaning that today’s world needs more cooperation not less. A reinvigorated multilateral trading system overseen by the WTO has an important role to play in this process.

“Trade Policy Reviews" analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat a report by the government and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - "key trade facts" - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports main export destinations origins for its imports and other key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of the United States of America.

The Global Value Chain Development Report 2023 the fourth in this biennial series is released at a critical juncture in the evolution of Global Value Chains (GVCs). In response to the diverse shocks of recent years this report explores approaches to build resilient and sustainable GVCs. It provides an overview of the most recent trends in GVCs assesses the effects of the trade tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic on GVCs and illustrates particular changes of energy and semiconductor supply chains. It also analyzes the challenges of climate change to GVCs and proposes a framework of greening value chains and policy options for enhancing inclusive development through GVC participation.

Trade Policy Tools for Climate Action a publication by the WTO Secretariat looks into the trade policies that governments could consider as part of their strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The publication covers ten policy areas where governments have introduced measures to support the transition to a low-carbon economy improve the flow of climate-friendly goods and services decarbonize supply chains and build resilience to extreme weather events and climate change. Launched at COP28 the publication is intended to shed light on how trade policy actions for climate could accelerate the transition to a climate-friendly global economy as part of the WTO Secretariat’s efforts to encourage the full use of the power of trade to deliver on collective sustainable development objectives including those in relation to the climate crisis.

Hydrogen produced exclusively from renewable power – known as green hydrogen – is widely recognised as a key pillar in replacing fossil fuels and decarbonizing sectors that cannot easily be electrified such as some industrial processes shipping and aviation. This publication – jointly produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) – explores how trade policies can support the development of green hydrogen markets. The publication highlights in particular how lowering tariffs on key products building reliable infrastructure realigning domestic support programmes and developing green government procurement can foster the development of green hydrogen supply chains and the transition to a low-carbon economy. International trade could also play a significant role in matching supply and demand for green hydrogen as the potential for domestic production in some economies might not be enough to satisfy domestic demand. The publication also addresses the challenges and opportunities for developing economies offered by green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green methanol and green ammonia. It underscores the importance of international cooperation and the need to align regulatory frameworks to encourage technology development enhanced transparency and market growth.