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FMG Trade Policy Preview(TP-P) Initiative - 15th Series: India (opens the original)
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Given the continuous challenges confronted by the multilateral trading system, including geopolitical tensions, and renewed dynamism among members on WTO reform across the board of its functions, FMG is committed to further its efforts to promote mutual understanding through meaningful dialogue among members, especially the major ones. For that purpose, FMG has launched the brainstorming initiative titled "Trade Policy Preview" (TP-P) to host a candid and forward-looking dialogue on trade policy
FMG Webinar on MC14 and WTO reform (opens the original)
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The outcomes of MC14 and the state of WTO reform remain central to discussions on the future of the multilateral trading system. While the Ministerial Conference delivered certain results, significant disagreements persist on key issues such as dispute settlement, digital trade, and development. These unresolved questions point to a broader reality: WTO reform is not advancing at the same pace or in the same direction across all members. Understanding where reform currently stands — and what pat
FMG Webinar on WTO Ministerial Conferences-Lessons to Learn from the History (opens the original)
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The outcomes of MC14 and the state of WTO reform remain central to discussions on the future of the multilateral trading system. But beyond the substance, the process by which ministerial conferences are prepared and run—ranging from the roles of the General Council Chair and the TNC Chair to the use of informal consultations—has a profound impact on what can be achieved. Against this backdrop, this webinar aims not to assess the outcome of MC14 in isolation, but to take a step back and examine
FMG Trade Policy Preview (TP-P) Initiative Series: Japan (opens the original)
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Given the continuous challenges confronted by the multilateral trading system, including geopolitical tensions, and renewed dynamism among members on WTO reform across the board of its functions, FMG is committed to further its efforts to promote mutual understanding through meaningful dialogue among members, especially the major ones. For that purpose, FMG has launched the brainstorming initiative titled “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) to host a candid and forward-looking dialogue on trade policy
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