Trade Facilitation Agreement

India, US keen to resolve WTO impasse before Modi’s US visit

September 23, 2014September 23, 2014 - by India Writes Network

The forthcoming visit of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US will be an opportunity for both the nations to overcome certain hurdles that hamper their bilateral ties from …

WTO deal: India places developed world in a spot

August 2, 2014August 2, 2014 - by India Writes Network

India has shown the industrialised countries they can longer have their way in multilateral trade negotiations at the expense of the developing world. The WTO General Council meeting that concluded in Geneva on July 31 failed to approve the protocol of amendment proposed by the 9th ministerial conference in Bali for enshrining the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) into the WTO Marrakesh Agreement.

US disappointed with India’s WTO stance, but remain optimistic

July 31, 2014July 31, 2014 - by India Writes Network

The United States is “very disappointed” with India’s tough stance on multilateral trade negotiations in the World Trade Organisation, but remains optimistic that New Delhi will sign on to the …