WTO Agriculture: Russia, U.S. Isolated; E.U. Deforestation, Chair Vote

Posted 3/25/25

A group of WTO members, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and Japan, expressed support for Ukraine, urging the Russian Federation to end military operations and withdraw from Ukrainian territory. The European Union provided an update on its Deforestation and Degradation Regulation (EUDR), which has been postponed until the end of 2025. The WTO Agriculture Committee in Special Session will hold a meeting on 1 April to confirm the appointment of Ambassador H.E. Mr. Ali Sarfraz Hussain of Pakistan as Chair of the agriculture negotiations.

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