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WTO Talks Approach Reform Plan as E-Commerce Duty Moratorium Deadline Nears

Trade ministers are nearing agreement on a reform roadmap for the World Trade Organization (WTO) as negotiations continue over a moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, which is set to expire this month. The U.S. and India have differing positions on the extension, with India proposing a two-year extension, while the U.S. has suggested a 10-year extension. A permanent extension has also been requested by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The outcome of these discussions could impact global trade dynamics and the WTO's operational relevance, particularly in light of recent trade tensions and the need for clarity in digital trade regulations.