India, others emphasize developing countries’ priorities in WTO reform

India and eight other World Trade Organization developing members last week said development must remain at the “core” of the institution and any future reforms, frequently countering U.S. proposals and priorities. In a communication made public on Thursday, India, South Africa, Cuba, Ecuador, Malawi, Bolivia, Tunisia, Zimbabwe and Uganda argued that in a number of areas where members are seeking reform, it is necessary to take into consideration the constraints of developing members. “Developing Members have called for certain reforms...