2025.09.20 23:14 GMT+8

Dialogue, not tariffs: the path forward for trade

Updated 2025.09.20 23:14 GMT+8
CGTN

The 2025 WTO Public Forum has just drawn to a close, with China-U.S. dialogue taking center stage. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said 72 percent of world trade still happens under WTO terms, yet ongoing tariff wars are harming economies worldwide. Academics and business leaders pointed out that while the multilateral system faces real challenges, there also lies opportunity – only consensus can break the current deadlock. Join CGTN's Tian Wei for her expert insights and closing commentary.

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