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13th WTO Ministerial Conference Set for Abu Dhabi Amid Global Trade Challenges

by Geraldine S.
02/14/2024
in Global Trade

The 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) is scheduled to convene from February 26-29, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, at a time when global

trade faces significant fragmentation and uncertainty. Trade ministers from WTO member countries are preparing to address a range of pressing issues against a backdrop of slowing global trade growth, with projections indicating a decrease from 5.1% in 2022 to 0.9% by December 2023.

The multilateral trading system, established over seventy years ago on the principle that open and fair trade benefits all, is currently challenged by a confluence of crises, including geopolitical tensions, health emergencies, protectionist policies, climate change, and economic disturbances such as the Red Sea and Gaza conflicts. These factors have heightened concerns about the vulnerabilities associated with globalization, prompting some countries to reconsider their trading alliances and increasingly adopt unilateral policies.

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The shift towards inward-looking and alliance-based trading arrangements, evidenced by changes in trade flows such as the redirection of Chinese imports to countries like Vietnam and Mexico following US tariffs, marks a significant departure from the era of globalization that characterized the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This trend towards fragmentation poses a substantial challenge for the WTO’s 164 member countries in finding common ground on key issues.

Key topics on the agenda for the Abu Dhabi conference include agricultural negotiations, dispute settlement mechanism reforms, the moratorium on customs duties for e-commerce, and fisheries subsidies. Agricultural trade liberalization remains a contentious topic, particularly for the two-thirds of WTO members who rely heavily on agriculture. Developing economies, led by India, are advocating for measures such as special safeguard mechanisms (SSMs) and the identification of ‘special products’ (SPs) to protect food security, farmers’ livelihoods, and rural development.

The selection of appellate body members and reforms to the dispute settlement mechanism (DSM) are also expected to be challenging, with differing viewpoints between developed and developing countries. Additionally, the future of the moratorium on customs duties related to e-commerce transmissions is under scrutiny, as countries like India seek to preserve policy space for digital advancement and revenue generation.

The ongoing fragmentation of global trade, driven by unilateral industrial policies and national security considerations, complicates the path to consensus. The imposition of trade-restricting measures and the focus on national security are contributing to a divided global economy, undermining efforts towards a unified approach to address global challenges such as climate change.

As the world grapples with existential threats like global warming, the need for international cooperation and a return to multilateralism is more pressing than ever. The 13th WTO Ministerial Conference represents a critical opportunity for member countries to reaffirm their commitment to collective action and inclusive trade policies, aiming to restore confidence in the multilateral trading system and address the adverse effects of unilateral policies.

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