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WTO ministers meet in Cameroon as divisions deepen over global trade

WTO ministers met in Yaoundé amid sharp divisions among the organization's 166 members, with the gathering unfolding against economic strains tied to the Middle East war.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 10:25 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The World Trade Organization's 166 members appeared deeply divided as trade ministers gathered in Yaoundé for a key conference starting Thursday. The meeting comes amid global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war.