WTO delegation heads to assess if binding work is possible amid pandemic

The heads of delegations at the World Trade Organization will meet on Friday to discuss how best to continue negotiations amid the pandemic and whether binding decisions can be made, according to a Geneva trade official. The single item on the agenda for Friday’s meeting is a request from WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo for views from members on their level of comfort with how informal meetings and written exchanges are being conducted, the official said. Members will also be asked...