rice subsidies, food security

Rice subsidies: Rethinking food security in a globalised market

The debate on India's rice subsidies sparks a conversation on alternative approaches to food security for developing nations. #foodsecurity #WTO #rice Read more »
WTO dispute settlement system under pressure

Legacy vs reform: Can WTO reclaim its role as global trade referee?

With the appellate body stalled, the WTO's effectiveness in fostering predictable trade is under scrutiny. Read more »
Food security, food inflation, food prices

Food security debate at WTO – Balancing needs, mitigating risks

India's fight to secure food security for its citizens clashes with free trade principles of the developed world at the WTO. #foodsecurity #WTO #trade Read more »
WTO

WTO ministerial must mend the fractured trade order

With dispute settlement paralysed and trust shaken, the WTO ministerial must strive to forge global trade cooperation. #WTO #AbuDhabi #globaltrade Read more »
WTO

WTO showdown looms as India digs heels on non-trade agenda

India to oppose discussions on environment, gender, and MSMEs at the upcoming WTO ministerial in Abu Dhabi. #WTO #trade Read more »
FTAs

Quality control orders: Trade tensions rise as India stands its ground

India's efforts to enhance domestic manufacturing through stringent quality control orders face resistance from its trade partners. #trade #economy Read more »
US, world trade organisation, WTO, digital trade, US economy

US volte-face signals new era in digital trade regulation

The strategic retreat on digital trade proposals by the US may trigger a re-evaluation of global e-commerce policies and practices. #digitaltrade #US #WTO #ecommerce Read more »
WTO ministerial: India opposes environmental barriers on agenda

WTO ministerial: India opposes environmental barriers on Abu Dhabi agenda

As India prepares to challenge the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a showdown at WTO ministerial conference is likely over environmental trade barriers. #WTO #EU #CABM #tradebarrier Read more »
shipping, coastal cargo, sagarmala

FTAs at risk: Harmonised system revisions complicate rules of origin

Failure to synchronise rules of origin with HS revisions can amplify the scope for errors and fraudulent activities, distorting the objectives of #FTAs. #wco #wto #roo Read more »
RCEP vs WTO

The glass ceiling: G20 must push for WTO reforms for inclusive trade

#G20 should lead efforts towards overarching #WTO reforms to empower developing countries, say #trade experts. Read more »