WTO

  • Jul 5, 2004
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RUSSIA: WTO accession is now just a matter of time

The government plans to complete all bilateral WTO negotiations by the autumn, a trade official...

Russia
  • Jul 2, 2004
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INTERNATIONAL: Textiles quotas will expire on schedule

Restrictions that have limited imports of textiles and clothing into the US and EU markets for...

International
  • Jun 21, 2004
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SAUDI ARABIA: Growth belies structural weaknesses

Saudi and WTO officials said last week that Saudi Arabia could be ready to join the WTO by the...

Saudi Arabia
  • Jun 9, 2004
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INTERNATIONAL: WTO panel hears GMO trade case

A WTO dispute panel on June 3 concluded two days of hearings regarding the US complaint over EU...

International
  • May 24, 2004
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RUSSIA/EU: WTO deal obscures foreign policy clashes

The EU and Russia on May 21 agreed terms for Russia's accession to the WTO. The WTO deal is a...

Russia
  • May 13, 2004
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INTERNATIONAL: EU move improves Doha outlook

The WTO's General Council, the guiding body for the Doha Round negotiations, meets next week in...

International
  • Apr 26, 2004
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UKRAINE: New rules squeeze competition in auto sector

A new Law on the Development of the Automotive Industry comes into force on May 31, 45 days after...

Ukraine
  • Apr 23, 2004
  • 7 min read

RUSSIA: Re-elected Putin will retain his world view

There are unlikely to be major changes in foreign policy following the re-election of President...

Russia