Transatlantic Standoff in Doha Round: Stalemate Threatens Global Trade Progress.
The Doha Development Round of trade talks, which started in 2001, have faced challenges due to disagreements among countries. Meetings in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008 did not lead to significant progress. As of 2009, negotiations were at a standstill due to internal issues of key players. The talks were still ongoing in 2010, but a quick resolution seemed unlikely.