India on WTO reform: Defending the Status Quo
India on WTO reform: Defending the Status Quo

Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Supranational / Global Economy, Governance, Economic policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: India; World Trade Organisation; WTO reform; international trade; dispute settlement system;
Summary/Abstract: India is concerned about the undermining of the multilateral system of international trade and the risk of WTO paralysis. Although it has previously criticized the organisation as representing the interests of developed countries, India appreciates the WTO’s role in achieving its economic goals. In negotiations on the future of the WTO, India will support proposals to improve its effectiveness, including the reform of the dispute settlement system (DSS). It also will be ready to block changes restricting the privileges of developing countries. This stance may thwart deeper reforms of the organisation demanded by the U.S.

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