Customs And Trade Bodies Join Forces To Minimize Disruption
WCO And WTO Work Together To Facilitate Essential Supplies
Executive Summary
The World Customs Organization and World Trade Organization have pledged to work together to break down trade barriers for essential supplies in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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