WTO MC14 Ends without Consensus

On 29th March 2026, the World Trade Organization concluded its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, without agreement on key global trade issues, highlighting deep divisions among member countries.

What is WTO Ministerial Conference?

  • Highest decision-making body of the WTO.
  • Held every two years.
  • Reviews global trade rules and negotiations.

Key Issue: E-Commerce Moratorium

  • Agreement to not impose customs duties on digital trade since 1998.
  • Covers downloads, streaming, cloud services.
  • US wanted long-term extension.
  • Brazil pushed for short-term renewal.
  • India showed flexibility but earlier opposed extension.

Other Major Issues

  • Non-Violation Complaint Moratorium
    • Prevents disputes over indirect trade impacts.
    • Supported by India and developing countries.
  • WTO Reform
    • Focus on decision-making, ....
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