Smaller outcomes eyed for MC13: Accessions, plurilaterals, timely talks

As World Trade Organization negotiators attempt to hammer out deals on marquee issues like fisheries subsidies, an e-commerce moratorium and agriculture ahead of the 13th ministerial conference, they are also working toward a handful of smaller outcomes, including two new accessions, progress on plurilateral initiatives and discussions on a range of timely issues. MC13 is set to begin in less than three weeks on Feb. 26 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. All eyes are on the big-ticket items on...