WTO reform talks face U.S.-India wall in Cameroon, diplomats sayMajor Sticking Points and Negotiation Dynamics at WTO Reform TalksBy Olivia Le PoidevinBackground: WTO at a CrossroadsYAOUNDE, March 27 (Reuters) - Large differences remain between most countries and the U.S. and India as trade ministers meet to discuss reforms at the World Trade Organization, two diplomats told Reuters on Friday. Resistance to Reform ProposalsWhile the U.S. and India acknowledge the need to reform the global trading system, they have resisted proposals of a substantive workplan on reforms. "Unfortunately on reform I don't see much room for manoeuvre between the U.S. and India's positions," said the senior diplomat. "Together, these risk turning the WTO from a rules-based body into one driven by power and selective coalitions," he said. Prospects for ProgressConstructive Talks and Possible Outcomes'CONSTRUCTIVE' TALKSStill, a concrete reform workplan was within reach, Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide told Reuters.

Source: Mint March 27, 2026 17:48 UTC