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Delivering plurilateral trade agreements within the WTO
This report makes the case for advancing the World Trade Organization's (WTO) agenda through plurilateral trade agreements.
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The WTO is seeking to evolve in response to:
- rapid changes in digital technology
- services becoming an integral part of international trade
- more interest in environmental goods and regulations
This report suggests plurilateral trade agreements as a way for the WTO to progress in today’s trade climate. It discusses different styles of trade agreements and the legal framework within the WTO that members must operate within.
The report includes the history of plurilateral agreements with a focus on those that operate within the WTO. It highlights the importance of developing and maintaining trust between WTO members to achieve progress.