WTO Extends Ministerial by One Day

The World Trade Organization extended the 12th Ministerial Conference until June 16, to "facilitate outcomes on the main issues under discussion," the WTO announced June 15. The closing session will now begin at 3 p.m. Geneva time June 16. Delegations are trying to reach agreement on fisheries subsidies, a COVID-19 intellectual property waiver and a continuation of the moratorium on e-commerce duties.