Doha deal key to more exports to India, Brazil – U.S
Reuters, 24 February 2011
U.S. exports to India, Brazil and other fast-growing emerging markets could remain relatively flat in the absence of a new world trade deal, the White House said on Wednesday in its annual economic report. More…
EU wants clear sign from Putin on WTO accession amid concerns Russia is slow on reforms
Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, 23 February 2011
The European Union will look Thursday for a clear sign from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that Russia will adopt the economic reforms necessary to join the World Trade Organization this year, ending almost two decades of negotiations.More…
Govt to move WTO if Visa talks with US fail next month
The Economic Times, 19 February 2011
With the recent visit of US commerce secretary Gary Locke failing to address India’s concern on professional visa fee increase and imposition of additional duties on government imports, the country will try for one last time to settle the issue bilaterally next month. More…
Emerging text on geographical indications register: four down, two to go
WTO News, 18 February 2011
Drafting sessions earlier in the week have added two new sections – still reflecting differences – to the emerging text on a proposed multilateral geographical indications register for wines and spirits leaving two more and a preamble before the full membership meets again in early March, thetalks’ chairperson said on 11 February 2011. More…
Trade Judges See Flaw in China Policies
The Wall Street Journal, 18 February 2011
The World Trade Organization on Friday will issue a preliminary report concluding that China has no legal right to impose export restrictions on nine raw materials. This is a punch against China’s trade policy. More…
U.S. Concerned Over Indian Trade Barriers
Reuters, 07 February 2011
U.S. urges India to free its economy and liberalize its restrictive trade policy to accelerate foreign investments. More…
India set to move WTO against 9/11 health Act
Indian Express, 07 February 2011
India is contemplating to move the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against a US health and compensation Act, which levies a two per cent tax on all goods and services procured by the US from countries not party to an international procurement agreement with it. More…