Convergencia Research, Consultoría especializada en Latinoamérica y Caribe
Thursday, November 23, 2017

WTO defends the free trade of the great powers, while Brazil accommodates itself

The agency opened a case against the country for complaints by the European Community and Japan against programs to encourage local industry, among which are some related to ICT. Although the WTO already resolved to request changes and eliminations, the Brazilian government appealed and the process can be extended until October 2018. After that date, Brazil will have 90 days to proceed with the modifications.


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