US EditionWorld Trade Organization ends meeting in UAE after failing to reach major agreements
- Negotiators at a World Trade Organization meeting in the United Arab Emirates ended their summit early after failing to reach agreements on major initiatives, highlighting turmoil within the global body.
- The only significant agreement reached was an extension on the pause of taxes on digital media until the next biennial meeting.
- The conference also saw continued debate on the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development plan, with South Africa withdrawing opposition and India remaining opposed.
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World Trade Organization ends meeting in UAE after failing to reach major agreements
Negotiators taking part in a World Trade Organization meeting in the United Arab Emirates ended their summit early Saturday after failing to reach agreements on several major initiatives, the latest sign of turmoil within the global body. The WTO delayed its closing ceremony in Abu Dhabi by over a day as the 166-nation bloc struggled to reach consensus on fishing, agriculture and other issues. The only agreement of note came on extending a pause…
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