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The farm deal that needs to be reworked

India has, in fact, been a major victim of the flaws in the AoA

India probing alleged export subsidisation of a chemical by 3 countries

Following a complaint by a domestic firm, DGTR has started the probe to examine whether subsidy programmes of these countries for exports of saturated fatty alcohols are impacting domestic industry

What are subsidies and why countries need it?

Last week US lawmakers urged their govt to approach WTO against India which they said was subsidizing half of the value of production for rice and wheat. Know about subsidies and why countries need it

US lawmakers seek litigation at WTO against India on wheat subsidy

Top US lawmakers have urged the Joe Biden administration to initiate a litigation process at WTO against India subsidising its farmers over half of the value of production for wheat.

Key WTO members to hold virtual meet tomorrow to discuss reform measures

Issues like the WTO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposed pact on fisheries subsidies and reform measures will figure in a virtual meeting of key members of the World Trade Organization

WTO Council discusses India call for ministers' virtual meet on Covid-19

DG calls for urgent need for multilateral outcome on IP waiver and other issues

India appeals against WTO dispute panel ruling on sugar subsidies

The appeal was filed by India in the WTO's Appellate Body

India questions China's developing country status on per capita basis

According to per capita income level, the Chinese economy belongs to 'upper-middle income' category, argues India

India seeks emergency meeting of WTO's General Council to discuss Covid

India has sought an emergency meeting of the General Council of theWTO this month in Geneva to deliberate upon the world trade body's proposed response package, including patent waiver proposal

What's hindering Covid-19 vaccine IP waiver?

With humanity still in the dark about the pandemic's future, should a few vaccine makers and countries cling on to their IP rights and deny the tech to produce vaccines at a mass scale? Let's ponder

Lasting solution

WTO ruling is an opportunity to reform the sugar sector

Commerce ministry likely to soften stance on 21st century issues at WTO

The commerce secretary said including 21st century issues in bilateral deals would bring both opportunities and challenges for Indian industry

Misreading China's WTO record hurts trade

China's WTO compliance record, while imperfect, is broadly comparable to that of other member countries

LIVE: West Bengal govt extends existing Covid restrictions up to Jan 15

Restrictions related to the movement of people and vehicles between 11 pm and 5 am shall be relaxed for Christmas and New Year celebrations

WTO Director General stresses on equitable access to Covid vaccines

WTO Director-General said the world will face continued disruptions to lives and livelihoods if equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines and other countermeasures are not ensured

India loses WTO dispute over sugar subsidies; set to file an appeal

In its response to WTO members over the concerns, India said the support given was largely to small and marginal farmers and was in accordance with its commitments at the trade body

WTO panel asks India to withdraw subsidies in sugar dispute

India, the world's biggest sugar producer after Brazil, encouraged overseas sales for three years in a row, helping New Delhi emerge as a significant, stable exporter of the commodity

WTA stance on women's tennis in China could be unique, cost millions

WTA President and CEO Steve Simon did not set out to lead the way for how sports should confront China when he announced that the women's tennis tour would suspend tournaments there

MC12 delay gives time for entrenched positions' review

The dispute settlement mechanism at the WTO is rendered dysfunctional by the failure of the United States to endorse the appointment of enough judges at the appellate body

WTO postpones ministerial conference amid fears over new Covid variant

The conference was supposed to hold negotiations among nations on the contentious issues of cut in subsidies on fisheries, food security and TRIPS waiver for Covid vaccines