Trade : Trump adopts "face-saving" strategy on tariffs, after China hits back (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
United States President Donald Trump on 9 April seemingly escalated his trade war, particularly against China, by imposing a 125% tariff on all Chinese goods, while pausing for 90 days his initial reciprocal tariffs imposed on countries that have sought discussions with his administration.

WTO : Grave concerns voiced over US reciprocal tariffs at Goods Council (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
Several countries on 9 April expressed grave concerns over the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration during a discussion at a meeting of the World Trade Organization's Council for Trade in Goods (CTG), said people familiar with the development.

WHO : INB Bureau proposes alternative text to replace tech transfer definition (PRIV)
(TWN, Geneva)
The Bureau of the WHO Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) of the Pandemic Instrument proposed an alternative text to replace the proposed footnote that would have effectively been a definition of technology transfer.