Heads of WTO, IMF, others urge open ag trade, investment in fighting food insecurity

The heads of several major international organizations, including the World Tade Organization, are urging countries to ensure their agricultural markets remain open and they refrain as much as possible from imposing trade-distorting measures. They also are calling for investment in more resilient food systems, including supply chains. The international organization heads identified four key areas that they said urgent action from the global communities. “Maintaining momentum on these fronts and building resilience for the future will require a continued comprehensive...