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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Topic: WTO

US accepts Brazil’s WTO consultation request over tariffs

US argued certain requests from Brazil relate to issues of national security, 'political matters not susceptible to review or capable of resolution by WTO dispute settlement'.

India hits back in WTO over allegations that it supports domestic farmers more than permitted

Five countries led by US estimate that India provides support to its rice and wheat farmers ‘vastly in excess’ of what it reports to WTO. India has refuted all allegations.

Are Indian farmers pampered or taxed? OECD and WTO are saying two opposing things

Addressing these discrepancies is essential to maintain fairness and transparency in international trade negotiations.

Trade on one hand, derisking on other. Germany’s Scholz says ‘need to be open, not naive’ on China

In India for next round of intergovernmental consultations, Scholz talks about his country’s India push, including devising strategy to attract skilled Indian employees to Germany.

India emphasises need to address long-pending issues related to WTO at BRICS trade ministers’ meet

The Commerce Secretary expressed concern about the impact of climate-related unilateral measures on trade.

Support to farmers, food security, outdated data — WTO members question India’s agriculture policies

WTO's Committee on Agriculture met last week in Geneva. During this meeting, members could question each other on agricultural policies that potentially impacted trade.

India’s retaliatory tariff removal on several US products aiding farmers, says Katherine Tai

The US Trade Representative further added that termination of 6 WTO disputes with India & the country's removal of retaliatory tariffs last June has benefitted farmers across US.

India was right to block China-led investment pact at WTO. It protects global order

India took a strong stand against IFDA at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO. Proposed agreement gives China’s expansionist agenda a boost in the name of investment facilitation.

There’s an impasse in India-Canada ties. Doubling down, not dialling down

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

US, UK, EU & others question India at WTO over wheat, rice and onion export restrictions

India has been asked basic questions such as why it hasn’t yet notified WTO of the decisions, why adequate notice wasn’t given, how long restrictions will be in place & why they were needed.

On Camera

Indians should adopt stray dogs. It’s what Hindu value system teaches

Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Centre appoints Army ex-vice chief Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as military adviser to NSC Secretariat

New Delhi: Former Indian Army Vice Chief Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed the new Military Advisor (MA) to the National...

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.