Episode 41: MC14 Outcomes on E-Commerce with Pascal Kerneis and Jane Drake-Brockman

In this episode of Trade Policy Decoded, Peter and Pru investigate the latest developments in digital trade with two special guests, Pascal Kerneis, Founder and Managing Director of the European Services Forum, and Jane Drake-Brockman, Founder and Director of the Australian Services Roundtable. Pascal and Jane explain the e-commerce-related outcomes from the World Trade Organisation’s 14th Ministerial Conference held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. With a mixed bag of positive and depressing news, Jane and Pascal’s insights highlight the relevance of these WTO agreements for business and the importance of continuing to invest in WTO negotiations. The discussion touches on the dynamics influencing MC14 negotiations and the geopolitics making progress in the WTO difficult. Find more analysis on the IIT  LinkedIn Page and ACITI website!