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WTO Members Review Farm Policies Under New Committee Chair
WTO members reviewed agricultural commitments, including Australia’s counter-notification on India’s sugar support policies.
What happened
The WTO Committee on Agriculture met on 24-25 September for its first session chaired by Ireland’s William Horgan. Members examined issues related to implementing their commitments and specific notifications. They also discussed Australia’s counter-notification concerning India’s support policies for sugar and received a briefing from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on global farming conditions.
Why it matters
India’s sugar-support policies are now part of the committee’s formal discussions, but the source reports no decision or change in policy.
Source: WTO News