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WTO trade ministers aim to conclude talks despite MC12 uncertainty

January 21, 2022 at 5:15 PM
More than two dozen trade ministers from World Trade Organization members on Friday gathered virtually to push for progress on key issues – most notably on a pandemic response package and an agreement to curb harmful fisheries subsidies – and call for a “pragmatic” approach to conclude negotiations as possible. The ministers, representing 28 WTO members, lamented a postponed ministerial conference but said they want to secure agreements where they can, according to readouts of the meeting. The gathering was...


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