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Policy Proposals  Trade, Investment, EPA/FTA Establishing the WTO 2.0 - Keidanren's Proposal towards WTO Reform/Reposition -

(Japanese)
14 October 2025
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)

Outline

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Proposal

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Need for WTO Reform/Reposition

1. Pathway towards the WTO 2.0

2. Directions for Reform towards the WTO 2.0

  1. (ⅰ) Reforming the system to achieve results
  2. (ⅱ) Reforming the system to keep up with current realities
  3. (ⅲ) Reforming the system to ensure compliance with agreed rules

3. Concrete Measures towards the WTO 2.0

  1. (ⅰ) Reforming the system to achieve results
  2. (ⅱ) Reforming the system to keep up with current realities
    1. (a) Ensuring a level playing field
    2. (b) Reviewing developing-country status
    3. (c) Incorporating elements of economic security
    4. (d) Ensuring sustainability
    5. (e) Responding to digitalization
    6. (f) Addressing foreign direct investment
  3. (ⅲ) Reforming the system to ensure compliance with commitments
    1. (a) Monitoring
    2. (b) Dispute Settlement

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