International Chamber of Commerce

The countries most vulnerable to climate change are paying the highest price to finance solutions. Our analysis shows how recalibrating the rules can unlock private climate investment where it matters most. Read the full report: bit.ly/4v0wBZq

In Mexico City, alongside @ICCMEXICO, we convened policymakers and business leaders across the Americas and the Caribbean to focus on what the region needs now: a trading system that supports growth, investment and resilience. The discussions pointed to three practical priorities: stronger digital trade corridors within the region, more accessible trade finance for #SMEs and lower compliance costs linked to rules of origin. Advancing these priorities will help businesses invest, expand and strengthen economic resilience across the Americas. Through the ICC Compact for Trade, Growth and Jobs, we will continue working with partners across the region to advance practical solutions that support today’s economy and future growth. Read more about the ICC Compact: bit.ly/4iOhBbb

At #MC14, @ICCSecGen presented a Global Business Statement to @WTO Director-General @NOIweala. Backed by 236 business organisations worldwide, the message is clear. We need: ➡️ a time-bound process for WTO reform ➡️ a renewal of the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions More here: bit.ly/4tdI9Xx

At the opening of the @WTO–@iccwbo Business Forum in Yaoundé. Great to hear from @ICCSecGen John Denton, H.E. Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana — Minister of Trade of Cameroon & MC14 Chair, and Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede — Chair, Coronation Group & Access Holding. Ably moderated by @NicoleNMensa. We are living through one of the most uncertain moments for global trade in decades. But here at the WTO, we are working hard to reform the multilateral trading system. And businesses have a critical role to play — not just in calling for change, but in helping build what comes next.

What happens when digital tools suddenly become more expensive for millions of MSMEs? 🔍 For 25 years, the WTO e‑Commerce Moratorium has kept digital transmissions tariff‑free, keeping software, cloud services and apps accessible and affordable to businesses everywhere. If the Moratorium lapses, those tools become costlier overnight. For small businesses — especially in developing economies — even minor price increases can significantly slow growth, limit upgrades and weaken their ability to compete globally. Read the stories of business owners, to understand what's truly at stake: bit.ly/3LqaCJk

The global trading system is under pressure; MC14 is the moment to act. At the WTO–ICC Business Forum in Yaoundé, @ICCSecGen joined @wto Director-General @NOIweala and Cameroon’s Minister of Trade Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana and Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Coronation Group Limited, to bring business priorities directly to ministers. The message was clear: rising uncertainty is undermining stability, investment and jobs, and the system has not kept pace with the needs of the modern economy. On behalf of the global business community, ICC Secretary General called for two essential outcomes at #MC14: • a structured, time‑bound WTO reform process • a permanent e‑commerce moratorium to keep digital trade predictable and accessible Business is united, aligned and ready to support a system that delivers for today’s economy and tomorrow’s opportunities. More: bit.ly/3NEeQya

The road to #COP31 starts with delivery. New work programmes on climate finance, trade and implementation will shape the 2026 agenda, alongside efforts to accelerate the energy transition. Clarity on investment, finance and implementation remains critical. But commitments alone won’t deliver results. Business must be at the centre of implementation, backed by clear rules and a much greater focus on enabling environments and the right incentives.

💻 Digital trust is easier to lose than to rebuild. Online and ICT‑enabled fraud is now one of the fastest‑growing threats to consumers, businesses, and digital trust. And the pace of this rise makes collaboration essential. Our new policy paper breaks down cross‑industry lessons and concrete steps governments and businesses can take right now to strengthen prevention, enforcement, and cooperation. A safer digital economy depends on what we do next. Read more: bit.ly/4uxddmk

📰 Coming soon: Revised ICC Rules of Arbitration. ➡️ bit.ly/3NYhCyj / @ICC_arbitration

What happens when the rules that keep global trade predictable start to erode? In our latest Trading Thoughts Podcast episode, Hamid Mamdouh, a former WTO Director and current Senior Counsel at King & Spalding, sits down with ICC’s Head of Trade, Valérie Picard, to break down what's really at risk ahead of #MC14. A timely conversation on why the future of global trade depends on getting WTO reform right. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/40T7WrH

200+ business organisations from every region are united around one message. Reform and revitalise the WTO system and keep digital trade tariff‑free. With World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Conference approaching, support for the Global Business Statement is rising sharply, strengthened by new signatories each week. As ministers from 116 countries prepare to negotiate, this worldwide alignment shows how much the business community depends on stable, open, and reliable trade rules. Invite your chamber to join. More: bit.ly/4758yy5

If AI creates your marketing campaign… who’s responsible when something goes wrong? 🤔 The ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code has long set the global standard for legal, decent, honest and truthful marketing — and that doesn’t change when AI enters the picture. Our new ICC guide, fully anchored in the ICC Code, shows how those established principles apply when AI is used to create or deliver advertising. It breaks down the real risks that come with AI‑driven workflows, including transparency, claim accuracy, data use, consent, and accountability — giving marketers a clear path to compliance. It also includes two practical checklists to support everyday decisions, helping teams apply responsible AI practices consistently and confidently. Read the full guide: bit.ly/4swuOcT

Strong business environments don’t happen by accident. They’re built on predictable and robust global trade foundations. #TradeMatters

Global trade depends on rules that businesses can rely on. As leaders gather for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference #MC14, the focus must be on revitalising the WTO system so it can continue to drive investment, jobs and growth. For business, that means protecting its foundations, advancing meaningful reform and keeping digital trade open and accessible. #DontLetTariffsBreakTheInternet More: bit.ly/40JQBBv

166 WTO members. 98% of global trade. This bedrock of the global economy cannot be taken for granted. Business growth and prosperity depend on it. Stand with global business in calling for a meaningful WTO reform process at #MC14. #TradeMatters

In Mexico City, alongside @ICCMEXICO, we convened policymakers and business leaders across the Americas and the Caribbean to focus on what the region needs now: a trading system that supports growth, investment and resilience. The discussions pointed to three practical priorities: stronger digital trade corridors within the region, more accessible trade finance for #SMEs and lower compliance costs linked to rules of origin. Advancing these priorities will help businesses invest, expand and strengthen economic resilience across the Americas. Through the ICC Compact for Trade, Growth and Jobs, we will continue working with partners across the region to advance practical solutions that support today’s economy and future growth. Read more about the ICC Compact: bit.ly/4iOhBbb

What happens when the rules that keep global trade predictable start to erode? In our latest Trading Thoughts Podcast episode, Hamid Mamdouh, a former WTO Director and current Senior Counsel at King & Spalding, sits down with ICC’s Head of Trade, Valérie Picard, to break down what's really at risk ahead of #MC14. A timely conversation on why the future of global trade depends on getting WTO reform right. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/40T7WrH

Today in the Societe Generale towers in Paris, the conversations went straight to the core of trade finance. Gathering experts, ICC Banking Commission meeting created a space for forward-looking dialogue about the future of trade finance. Panelists discussed how the industry can adapt to a multipolar world, while continuing to provide the trust and reliability businesses depend on. For close to a century, the ICC Banking Commission has shaped globally accepted rules and guidelines for trade finance — a foundation that continues to support the industry through periods of change. A clear reminder that even as global dynamics shift, these fundamentals of trust, reliability, and cooperation remain central to how trade moves forward. @ICC_France @SocieteGenerale

Can a tax proposal have real economic consequences? 👀 Our latest study with Oxford Economics looks at how gross-basis withholding taxes (like Article 12AA) could affect cross-border services, and what that means beyond tax policy alone. The findings show how added friction can influence trade, investment and growth decisions across the real economy. For developing economies, the effects can be particulary negative. Services underpin diversification, competitiveness and participation in global value chains. Policies that make them harder or costlier to deliver risk weakening those foundations. Read the full report: bit.ly/4khTJxl

The road to #COP31 starts with delivery. New work programmes on climate finance, trade and implementation will shape the 2026 agenda, alongside efforts to accelerate the energy transition. Clarity on investment, finance and implementation remains critical. But commitments alone won’t deliver results. Business must be at the centre of implementation, backed by clear rules and a much greater focus on enabling environments and the right incentives.