Sutherland to jointly lead global trade group
The Irish Times, 31 October 2010
The former head of the World Trade Organisation, Peter Sutherland, is to jointly head an international group to boost global trade, set up as a result of growing concerns shared by the United Kingdom and Germany that protectionism is on the rise. More…
WTO chief says ‘worried’ by currency interventions
AFP, 31 October 2010
The head of the World Trade Organisation on Sunday expressed his concern over unilateral interventions on currency markets, amid tensions between China and the United States over a so-called currency war. More…
US drops appeal over WTO ruling on China chicken
Reuters, 25 October 2010
The United States allowed a WTO condemnation of U.S. restrictions on imports of cooked chicken to stand by deciding not to appeal a ruling by experts in a complaint brought by China. More…
Russia to discuss services market commitments on WTO consultations
RIA Novosti, 25 October 2010
A Russian working group on WTO accession will hold talks on the country’s commitments to access to its services market. More…
India sees generic drugs row with EU being settled
Reuters, 20 October 2010
India believes a row with the European Union over seizures of generic drugs will be settled without litigation, Trade Minister Anand Sharma said on Wednesday. More…
Currency turmoil could jeopardise recovery: WTO chief
Economic times, 19 October 2010
WTO chief Pascal Lamy warned just days before a key meeting of G20 finance ministers that economic recovery could be put in “serious jeopardy” by “uncooperative” behaviour on foreign exchange markets. More…
WTO official eyes trade rules on fossil fuel subsidies
AFP, 15 October, 2010
A senior World Trade Organisation official said Thursday that hard thought must be given to WTO-enforced restrictions on multibillion dollar subsidies for polluting fuels such as oil and coal. More…
Georgia: Russian WTO membership requires border deal
Reuters, 14 October, 2010
Russia must do a deal with Georgia over customs controls on their internationally recognized border if it is to pursue its goal of joining the World Trade Organization, Georgia’s first deputy foreign minister, Giorgi Bokeria, said on Thursday. More…
India may move WTO as it seeks to resolve EU dispute
The Hindu, 07 October 2010
India may seek the setting up of a special panel within the World Trade Organization to resolve the dispute with the European Union (EU) over the seizure of generic drug exports. More…
India, China defend right to set farm duties
The Economic Times, 11 October 2010
India and some other developing countries have rejected a proposal to restrict their ability to impose stiff duties to protect farmers in the case of sudden surges in imports of farm goods at the ongoing talks for opening up global trade in goods and services. More…
India-EU dispute on drug seizure resolved
The Hindu, 07 October 2010
India on Thursday said it has resolved a dispute with European Union over seizure of Indian generic drugs by some European countries, and will soon withdraw a complaint filed before the WTO on the matter. More…
Russia Settles Issues with US on WTO Membership
Tax-News, 05 October 2010
Russian finance minister, Alexei Kudrin has confirmed that Russia and the United States have resolved all issues concerning Russia’s bid to join the WTO. More…