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World trade system, including WTO, not perfect, needs reform: China
The basic tenets of the WTO, in opposing protectionism and supporting free trade should not change, Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi said
 "World trade system, including WTO, not perfect, needs reform: China")
WTO members applied 75 new trade measures from 2017 to mid-May 2018: Report
WTO DG Roberto Azevedo said the number reflects that "we are heading in the wrong direction, and we seem to be speeding up"
 "WTO members applied 75 new trade measures from 2017 to mid-May 2018: Report")
US will stick with WTO, negotiations underway to avert trade war: WTO chief
"Every contact that I have in the U.S. administration assures me that they are engaging," he said
 "US will stick with WTO, negotiations underway to avert trade war: WTO chief")
US Trade rep says WTO losing focus, too soft on developing countries
Too many countries were not following WTO rules, he complained, and too many wealthier members had been given unfair exemptions as developing countries.
 "US Trade rep says WTO losing focus, too soft on developing countries")
India tones down ambitions as global trade meet nears
Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu has indicated that seeking a permanent solution to food issue may not be a priority
 "India tones down ambitions as global trade meet nears")
Rich nations push for diverse issues at WTO to derail agri talks
Move may reduce India's space to seek a permanent solution to public stockholding of food
 "Rich nations push for diverse issues at WTO to derail agri talks")
India faces uphill task at WTO on grain stocks, special safeguards
As the country faces a tough fight on issues it considers dear at the WTO
 "India faces uphill task at WTO on grain stocks, special safeguards")