WTO Ministers Clash Over Digital Trade Moratorium
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Trade ministers at the World Trade Organization are nearing a reform deal, but a digital moratorium extension is causing a rift between the U.S. and India. The e-commerce pause, set in 1998, expires this month, and diplomats are working to bridge gaps amid bigger pushes to fix the groups consensus system. Business leaders stress the importance of keeping the moratorium alive for stable rules and no surprise tariffs. A fresh draft roadmap outlines timelines for tackling stalled decisions and perks for developing nations, but India is holding firm against certain side deals on investments. The U.S. is pushing for a ten-year or permanent extension, while India is open to two years. The negotiations could lock in U.S. backing for the reforms and keep digital trade flowing smoothly, setting the stage for the WTO to bounce back stronger.
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