U.S., EU, others defend plurilaterals after criticism from India

Plurilateral negotiations play an important role in the World Trade Organization, allowing members to move forward on important issues and keep the organization relevant and responsive, the U.S., European Union and others argued on Tuesday, defending plurilateral talks after India and South Africa raised concerns about their legal status at the WTO. The question of the plurilateral negotiations, formally known as joint statement initiatives, was taken up at the WTO General Council meeting this week. About two-thirds of the WTO’s...