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20:04, 08-May-2018
WTO members voice concerns over rising trade tensions
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41 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a joint statement on Tuesday expressing concerns over rising trade tensions and risks of escalating protectionism.
The statement, delivered to a meeting of WTO's General Council, called on governments to resolve their differences through dialogue and cooperation, including through the WTO.
Screenshot of full joint statement from WTO members
Screenshot of full joint statement from WTO members
"We are concerned about increased trade tensions and related risks for the multilateral trading system and world trade," said the statement.
It encouraged WTO members to refrain from taking protectionist measures and to avoid risks of escalation.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency