e-Commerce : A new initiative to modernize global trading rules.
The Economist , 31 January 2019
A new initiative on digital trade at the WTO strives to add to the laws and policies described within its pages. But far from increasing general satisfaction, this plan is controversial. More…
WTO launces investigation into Trump’s China tariffs, official says.
Bloomberg, 28 January 2019
The WTO launched an investigation into President Donald Trump’s tariffs on $250 billion of Chinese goods, ratcheting up tensions as the two nations are set to begin a new round of trade talks , according to an official with knowledge of the probe.More…
India keeps off from 75 member WTO e-commerce agreement talks.
Business Line, 25 January 2019
A group of 75 countries announced its decision to launch negotiations on the trade-related aspects of e-commerce at the WTO , but India has decided to steer clear of the plurilateral talks. More…
Japan PM Shinzo Abe asks India, Europe, US to breathe new life into WTO.
India Today, 23 January 2019
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019, Japanese Prime Minister said that his country was committed to preserving and enhancing the free , open , and rules-based international order. More…