WTO

  • Jan 14, 2015
  • 6 min read

Growing trade protectionism puts global growth at risk

Global trade has not returned to its pre-financial crisis growth rates

International
  • Nov 6, 2014
  • 7 min read

Brazil's foreign trade policy focuses on WTO

Brazil may come under rising pressure to shift to bilateral and regional trade accords

Brazil
  • Aug 20, 2013
  • 6 min read

Post-WTO entry risks encourage Russia's protectionism

One year ago Russia became a member of the WTO. It had taken longer to complete the 18-year...

Russia
  • May 21, 2013
  • 6 min read

WTO's new head Azevedo faces multiple challenges

Incoming WTO Director General (DG) Roberto Azevedo on May 17 identified reviving the...

International
  • Dec 12, 2012
  • 6 min read

Global tensions could flare over currencies in 2013

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King on December 10 said that major economies could embark on new...

International
  • Aug 6, 2012
  • 7 min read

In Russia, WTO reform benefits are real but limited

On August 22, Russia will join the WTO, the culmination of 18 years of accession negotiations. As...

Russia
  • May 28, 2012
  • 7 min read

Plurilateral deal on services trade may gain traction

With the Doha multilateral trade round paralysed, and even optimists seeing no hope of its...

International
  • May 8, 2012
  • 6 min read

'Green protectionism' rises up the global trade agenda

The rare earths dispute at the WTO has rekindled interest in the relationship between...

International