
Accusing India of 8220;working behind the scenes for Doha8217;s demise8221;, the US has said the WTO negotiations are not a 8220;donor8217;s conference8221; but require economic powers to shoulder responsibilities for reaching a global trade agreement. 8220;It is disappointing that India has been a roadblock to success in the Doha negotiations8230;the Doha Round negotiations are not a donor8217;s conference 8212; they require major economic powers like India to step up and take responsible leadership, rather than working behind the scenes for Doha8217;s demise,8221; US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Christopher A Padilla said here on Monday.
8216;Export bans rattle world food market8217;
Washington: The US has said the export bans by India would harm its south Asian neighbours and drive up prices, rattling the international markets. 8220;Export bans on non-Basmati rice and edible oils have rattled international market,8221; Padilla said.