Inside Trade

October 4, 2024

MC13: Abu Dhabi

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

By Hannah Monicken  / February 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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...

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