WTO TALKS

KEITH NUTHALLTHE REVIEW of the implementation of the second phase of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing has become mired in disagreement, with developing country exporters and developed importers unable to agree a scheduled report, which would settle the issue.Neither side has been able to agree a common conclusion in informal meetings that have been taking place for months at the WTO's Geneva headquarters and there is no sign of any formal meeting to complete the review, for which there is no formal deadline.A diplomat told Textile Month: "Developing ...


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