WTO reform urgently needed; adapting global trade rules for today's realities, says Norway’s WTO Ambassador

Norway's WTO Ambassador highlights the urgent need for reform within the organization, acknowledging that while some aspects work, many rules are outdated and the dispute settlement system is impaired. Members are actively discussing improvements in decision-making, development, and ensuring a level playing field to adapt to modern trade realities.

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• Norway's WTO Ambassador highlights the urgent need for reform within the organization, acknowledging that while some aspects work, many rules are outdated and the dispute settlement system is…
• Members are actively discussing improvements in decision-making, development, and ensuring a level playing field to adapt to modern trade realities.

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• Norway's WTO Ambassador highlights the urgent need for reform within the organization, acknowledging that while some aspects work, many rules are outdated and the dispute settlement system is…
• Members are actively discussing improvements in decision-making, development, and ensuring a level playing field to adapt to modern trade realities.