The World Trade Organization suspended a formal meeting on agriculture negotiations here late last week after countries failed to agree on a system of calculations for comparison of tariffs.
TWN Info Service on WTO and Trade Issues (Mar05/5)
The Ministerial meeting of the Group of 20 concluded with the adoption of a Declaration and a press briefing in which Ministers from participating countries took part.
Wisdom prevailed to accommodate the interests of various diverse group in preparation for the battle. The G-20 responded well to the sensitivities of the LDCs and other groups.
TWN Info Service on WTO and Trade Issues (Mar05/6)
Several developed countries have intensified their advocacy in the WTO for a simple Swiss or non-linear formula that would result in steep tariff reductions in imports of industrial goods in developing countries.
