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The World Trade Organization Could Make The Next Pandemic Even Worse
If the WTO expands the scope of the waiver to therapeutics and tests, medical breakthroughs will be much rarer.
'Staggering' Consequences: Biden Backs Waiving COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Protections Amid WHO Warning
The Biden administration’s announcement backing waiving patents on COVID-19 vaccines would pave the way for cheaper versions of jabs to enter the market and also spur the production.
No Airline Recovery Soon, Delta Reports Multibillion-Dollar Loss, US Loses WTO Subsidy Case
Internationally, airlines have lost more than $84 billion this year as a result of the drop in air travel sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
WTO OKs $4B In EU Tariffs In Boeing Subsidies Dispute
The ruling stems from a dispute filed in 2004 over Washington state tax breaks granted to the airplane-maker.
US May Hit $3.1 Billion Of European Imports With New Tariffs As Trade War Escalates
Price of beer and gin imports would double, and olives and trucks would cost more, too.
US-China Trade Deal: Beijing Ups November Imports Of Tariff-Free Soybean
China bought more U.S soybeans in November. The latest China customs data on Wednesday revealed the Asian country bought 2.56 million tonnes of U.S. soybeans.
China Is Becoming A Threat And Should Follow Global Rules, NATO Ambassador Says
The United States sees China as a developed threat and it is time for the Asian power to respect the global rules.
Pre Stock Market News: Lower Open Likely For US Market, Oil Zooms
Lower open likely for Wall Street Monday after important U.S. stock futures looked down on Monday morning.
Lower Open Expected For US Markets: Oil Price Down
Lower open likely for U.S. markets Tuesday after the U.S. stock index futures looked abysmally lower on Tuesday morning following the clamping of mutual tariffs by the U.S and China.
US Challenges WTO, Rejects Obligations In China Dispute
The Trump administration rejects the "straitjacket of obligations" imposed by the WTO as the US negotiates an end to its trade war with China. Is Trump destroying the international body?
Blockchain Could Reduce International Transaction Costs, WTO Report Says
A report by the World Trade Organization said that Ripple, the remittance network, "has ambitions to circumvent the correspondent banking model through its distributed ledger platform."
Trump Doesn't Fear Impeachment Because He Is Doing A 'Great Job'
Many Republicans, including Trump’s own advisors, consider the November midterm as a decisive election which could lead to the impeachment of the president if Democrats manage to nab a majority.
US Calls For 256% Tariff On Chinese Steel Imports
Rising imports have hurt productivity at U.S. steel mills, forcing them to operate at about two-thirds of their capacity.
WTO Cuts World Trade Growth Forecasts For 2015 And 2016
The WTO figures are based on economic growth estimates from organizations including the IMF.
WTO Talks On Duty-Free Trade In IT Goods Collapse
The failure to update the IT agreement can delay and potentially scupper a deal estimated to be worth $1 trillion to global trade.
Trillion Dollar IT Trade Deal To Reduce Tariffs Stands On A Knife-Edge At The WTO
A trade official involved with the trade talks said a deal would be very unlikely because of a stand-off between South Korea and China.
WTO Reverses Much Of Ruling In Indian Challenge To US Steel Duties
The ruling was one of the most complicated appeals decisions ever handled by the 19-year-old trade watchdog.
India Forms Panel To Fast-Track Investment Proposals From US Ahead Of Obama Visit
India has formed a ministerial panel to identify bottlenecks faced by US investors in doing business in India.
WTO Adopts Historic Trade Deal After Months-Long Standoff
Negotiations over the Trade Facilitation Agreement had hit a dead end in July after disagreements emerged between India and the U.S.
US Wants To Step Up Trade Dialogue With India, Says Representative A Day Ahead Of Talks
In recent days, the two countries have taken significant steps to mend relations with each other.
India, US Resolve Differences Over Food Stockpiling Clauses In Landmark WTO Deal
India and the U.S. were locked in an impasse for months, jeopardizing a pact that could potentially boost global trade by $1 trillion.
Failure To Clinch Global Customs Deal Could Affect Other Talks: WTO
Late last month, India torpedoed a deal to simplify, standardize and streamline the rules for shipping goods across borders.
WTO Trade Agreement Falls Through As India Toughens Stand
The WTO's landmark Trade Facilitation Agreement fell through as India demanded a parallel pact for subsidies and stockpiling food.
WTO Rejects US Claims Against China And India, Rules Import Tariffs Unfairly Levied
Rejecting American claims, the WTO asked the country to “bring its measures in conformity with its obligations."
China Rare Earth Export Restrictions Found Unfair By WTO, China Objects And Says Rules Needed To Protect Environment
The WTO ruled that Chinese exports of environmentally damaging rare earth elements shouldn’t be artificially manipulated by the government.
China Rare Earth: WTO Trouble Triggers Environmental Cleanup
China, fearful of its trouble with the WTO, is cleaning up its act in rare earth extraction.
The World Toilet Carnival Is The Highlight Of This Week's World Toilet Festival, Promoting Sanitation For The 2.5 Billion People Without Facilities
Some 2.5 billion people around the world do not have access to a toilet. The World Toilet Summit is trying to change that.
Canada, Mexico Threaten Retaliatory Measures Against Several American Products Over US Meat Labeling Rules
Canada and Mexico warn of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including meat, dairy, chocolate, machinery and furniture over U.S. meat labeling rules.
Roberto Azevedo To Become Next Head Of The World Trade Organization, Will Replace France’s Pascal Lamy
Brazil's candidate for director-general of the World Trade Organization has been chosen for the position, replacing Pascal Lamy.
Meet The Five Candidates To Head The WTO
The World Trade Organization is down to 5 candidates to replace term-ending Director-General Pascal Lamy.