India tells WTO it will further open market for LDCs
The Times of India, 22 April, 2012
Four developing countries, including India, have told the WTO they would further open their markets for least-developed countries, a move which will help boost the economies of the poor nations. More…
Visa fee hike: India may move WTO against US
The Times of India, 21 April, 2012
The steep increase in rejection rate of US visas for Indian professionals, especially in the IT Sector, may be challenged at thw WTO by India after it formally launches a dispute against the country on the issue of visa fee hike. The growing cases of visa rejection is being examined by legal experts at the moment. More…
Pascal Lamy names panel to identify 21st century trade challenges
WTO News, 12 April, 2012
WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy announced the composition of a panel of WTO stakeholders he has charged with examining and analysing challenges to global trade opening in the 21st century. More…
W.T.O. Warns of Global Trade Slowdown in 2012
The New York Times, 12 April, 2012
The WTO warned that growth in international trade would slow to 3.7 percent in 2012 after decelerating sharply last year, as the global economy lost steam amid turmoil in Europe.More…
India files dispute against US
WTO News, 12 April, 2012
On 12 April 2012, India requested consultations with the US under the dispute settlement system concerning the latter’s countervailing duties on certain steel products from India.More…