Russia files dispute against EU over regulations in the energy sector
WTO News, 30 April, 2014
The Russian Federation notified the WTO Secretariat, on 30 April 2014, of a request for consultations with the European Union over measures applied by the EU relating to the so-called “Third Energy Package”. More…
Indian solar manufacturers want India to take US to WTO
Business Standard, 30 April, 2014
Beaten by cheap Chinese imports, 25 domestic solar manufacturers are eagerly waiting for an anti-dumping order from the Indian government. The order is expected on May 22. More…
Little headway on Trans-Pacific free trade deal
DW News, 30 April, 2014
During his trip to Asia, US President Obama proved unable to resolve differences with Japan over the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Now back in Washington, the president faces growing opposition to the ambitious trade deal. More…
The trend towards increased regionalism could be reversed
WTO News, 23 April, 2014
A new attempt to paint a picture of the world economy in 2035 shows that the share of trade within major regional trade agreements might decline. More…
Members review six free trade agreements, EU enlargement to 28 member states
WTO News, 08 April, 2014
The Committee on Regional Trade Agreements, on 8 April 2014, reviewed six regional trade agreements (RTAs) and the enlargement of the European Union to 28 member states with the accession of Croatia. More…
Azevêdo asks members to shift up a gear on Doha preparation
WTO News, 07 April, 2014
Director-General Roberto Azevêdo told the Trade Negotiations Committee on 7 April 2014 that “it’s time to shift things up a gear” in developing a work programme for the conclusion of the Doha Round. “We must now move into a second phase, focused on resolving the problems that we have been outlining—testing what went wrong and putting forward potential solutions,” he said. More…