WTO

  • Mar 21, 2012
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China could change policy following rare earths case

China is the world's dominant producer and supplier of rare earths, a group of 17 chemically...

International
  • Mar 14, 2012
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FTAs will shape global trade policies for many years

The South Korea-United States (KORUS) free trade agreement comes into force tomorrow.

International
  • Mar 13, 2012
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WTO ruling will lead to Boeing-Airbus negotiation

The WTO's Appellate Body (AB) yesterday ruled that Boeing has received illegal subsidies of up to...

International
  • Feb 17, 2012
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WTO role in dispute settlement looks resilient

With the WTO's Doha Round blocked, and possibly dead, there is no immediate prospect of...

International
  • Dec 16, 2011
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WTO procurement deal falls short of possibilities

The 15 mostly developed-country parties to the WTO's GPA, including the EU representing its 27...

International
  • Dec 15, 2011
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Global protectionism and trade fragmentation will rise

China yesterday announced the imposition of duties of 2.0-21.5% on cars with engines bigger than...

International
  • Dec 2, 2011
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Boeing-Airbus WTO deal becomes more likely

The EU trade spokesman, John Clancy, yesterday said that the bloc has now addressed "all...

International
  • Nov 30, 2011
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Slowing trade will not support global growth

Goods trade suffered a sharp slowdown in the group of twelve major economies formed by members of...

International