Trade: Members push back against "top-down" WTO reform proposals (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
The facilitator overseeing the discussions on the reform of the World Trade Organization on 26 November circulated his findings, under his own responsibility, on changing the core principles of the member-driven and rules-based global trade body, said people familiar with the development.

WTO: US seeks indefinite E-Com moratorium despite domestic tariff agenda (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
Geneva, 27 Nov (D. Ravi Kanth) --The Trump administration has consistently touted the importance of tariffs as an instrument for raising government revenue, promoting domestic production, and generating employment, according to several trade envoys who asked not to be quoted.

Trade: Trump bars South Africa from Miami G20 meet, alleging rights abuse (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Geneva)
United States President Donald Trump on 26 November announced that he will not invite South Africa to the G20 Leaders' summit in Miami, Florida, next year.