João Aguiar Machado

Former Ambassador of the EU to the WTO. Former DG at EU Commission. Tweets = personal views. Retweet ≠ endorsement.

[João Aguiar Machado @EUAmbWTO]

@ValedeAlmeidaEU @LA1957 Apresentação muito interessante do Livro “ O Divórcio das Nações “, é com muito interesse que vou ler agora o livro. Parabéns João VA

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

The only tangible progress came plurilaterally: 66 Members, representing ~70% of global trade, adopted a pathway to bring the WTO Agreement on Electronic Commerce into force through interim arrangements.
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[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

Three key deliverables were within reach: • a comprehensive WTO reform work programme • extension of the e-commerce moratorium • incorporation of the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA) into the WTO rulebook. None materialised.
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[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

#MC14 delivered a disappointing outcome — a setback for multilateralism and the WTO system. At a time when global cooperation is needed more than ever, the lack of concrete outcomes raises serious questions about the WTO’s ability to deliver.
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[WTO @wto]

Members adopt a pathway to bring E‑Commerce Agreement into force via interim arrangements #Ecommerce https://t.co/2qkxnX6X1h

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

Ever wondered what a day as EU Ambassador to the WTO is like? Beyond official meetings and engagements, it’s dialogue, coordination, calls & emails—all to promote EU interests and support rules-based trade. A glimpse into the work of @EUAmbWTO, Ambassador João Aguiar Machado 👇

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

At the last WTO General Council before #MC14, the EU 🇪🇺 stressed that Yaoundé must send a clear message: Members are ready to engage in a deep and comprehensive #WTOReform. We need a shared sense of purpose and urgency. Time is not on our side.

[WTO @wto]

@NOIweala @EUmissionWTO Thank you EU 🇪🇺 for your contribution supporting broad and inclusive participation of LDCs in the WTO's highest decision making body (#WTOMC14). More: https://t.co/LWHXGvXlGL

[João Aguiar Machado @EUAmbWTO]

An unexpected moment full of emotion for me. A big thanks to my team @EUmissionWTO & #EU Member States for the infallible support and strong cooperation during my tenure 🙏

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

A warm moment at today’s EU coordination meeting in Geneva.
EU Member States gave Ambassador Aguiar Machado a warm round of applause as he concludes his mandate as EU Ambassador to the WTO.
Thank you, @EUAmbWTO, for your leadership, dedication and tireless work for the EU at WTO.

[João Aguiar Machado @EUAmbWTO]

Grateful to colleagues across the @wto membership for this kind gesture at my last #GeneralCouncil today.
It has been a true honour to represent the European Union at the WTO and work with partners in support of the multilateral trading system.
@NOIweala @Trade_EU

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

A special moment at today’s WTO General Council: Members gave a standing ovation to @EUAmbWTO, João Aguiar Machado, as he attended his last GC in this role. 👏
A well-deserved tribute to his leadership, commitment and service to the multilateral trading system.
@Trade_EU

[WTO @wto]

@NOIweala @EUmissionWTO Thank you, EU 🇪🇺, for your contribution to the WTO’s Global Trust Fund. Your support will help finance the implementation of the WTO’s technical assistance plan in developing economies, including LDCs. More: https://t.co/rZA0uBSslr

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

Global trade has evolved — but WTO rules and tariffs largely haven’t.
🇪🇺 The EU has therefore tabled its vision for deep WTO reform, built on predictability, fairness and flexibility.
👉 Read the full submission: https://t.co/biGC83p4v5

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

Strong piece by Commissioner @MarosSefcovic in the FT on the need to reform the WTO to equip it for today’s challenges.
🇪🇺 Submission in Geneva setting out the EU vision for a substantially transformed WTO coming shortly — watch this space!

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

📍Today, @EUAmbWTO welcomed students from the @MEIG_Programme for an exchange on the state of play of the WTO and current global trade challenges.
Always a pleasure to engage with the next generation of policy leaders! 🤝

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

🇪🇺 At the WTO General Council today, the EU conveyed its key priority for Yaoundé: a ministerial endorsement of a credible and meaningful post-MC14 work programme on WTO reform, focused on governance, development and levelling the playing field.🌍
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[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

🇪🇺🇺🇿 The EU and Uzbekistan have concluded bilateral negotiations on market access!

A significant milestone in Uzbekistan’s WTO accession and economic reform process, and a clear signal of EU’s support for a rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. 🌍📜

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

EU will fund six self-assessments under the Investment Facilitation Agreement, implemented by @ITC. With #WTOIFDA’s strong development focus, support for developing and least-developed countries in implementing the Agreement is key to boosting sustainable investment flows. 🌍📈

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Uncertainty is growing. Imbalances, widening, and dependencies are weaponised.

So we need cooperation over confrontation. Diversification over disruption.

The EU is driving reforms to restore a fair, rules-based trading system, centred on the WTO.

And expanding our vast trade network with partners around the world.

Statement at the G20 Summit, Session 1→ https://t.co/V0b3RLgVhq

[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @NOIweala]

Meeting up with President Ursula @vonderleyen of the European Commission on the sidelines of the COP30 event. Thank you Madam President for taking time to discuss present trade challenges and the role of the WTO. Appreciate the understanding of and support for WTO Reform. Congratulations to you and the EC Trade Team for your efforts to diversify your trading relationships.
Also with @UNCTAD SG @RGrynspan.

[EU Mission to WTO @EUmissionWTO]

The Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate, co-led by 🇪🇺🇪🇨🇰🇪🇳🇿, held a high-level discussion on developing countries’ priorities to advance the climate agenda through trade with @UNCTAD & @WTO.🤝
Participants stressed the Coalition’s key role in linking trade, climate & finance.