World Trade Organization

Quad Group Expected to Offer LDCs Better Deal at WTO

By Brian Kenety BRUSSELS, May 2 (IPS) - The 'Quad Group' of countries - the European Union (EU), the United States, Canada and Japan - are expected to announce at a meeting of the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) ruling body May 3 that they are ready to dismantle duties and quotas on 99 percent of imports from the world's 48 least-developed countries (LDCs).

U.S. Targets Six Nations for Possible WTO Cases

The Wall Street Journal Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Brazil, Argentina and four other countries were put on notice Monday that they could face unfair trade charges before the World Trade Organization unless they resolve disputes with the U.S. in coming weeks.

U.S. Panel Urges Congress to Reject China Pact

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A commission appointed by the White House and Congress urged lawmakers on Monday to deny permanent trading benefits to China, citing Beijing's crackdown on the Falun Gong spiritual movement and other religious groups.

Rethinking Global Giving

Chronicle of Philanthropy Trade protests are prompting a review of grant-making policies By STEPHEN G. GREENE As the crowds of activists who descended on Washington last week made clear, financial institutions like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund face increasingly vociferous challenges to their structures and practices.

Brazil Braces for Final WTO Jet Subsidy Report

By Phil Stewart BRASILIA, April 28 (Reuters) - Brazil readied itself on Friday for more bad news from the World Trade Organisation, due to hand down later in day its final report on Brazilian export subsidies to regional aircraft maker Embraer.

China Warns U.S. Over Trade Status

BEIJING (AP) - With a U.S. congressional vote on a landmark trade deal approaching, China warned Thursday of possible repercussions for American companies in China if the pact is rejected. The warning came during a visit by a congressional delegation that President Clinton hopes will solidify support for giving China permanent low-tariff access to U.S. markets.

Report Urges World Trade Organization to Follow Human Rights

From CP-Reuters GENEVA (CP) - A Canadian and a Kenyan law professor are calling on World Trade Organization panels to put international human rights laws above trade rules when resolving disputes among its members.

WTO Chief to Sound World Trade Rallying Call

From an ICC Press Release Paris, 26 April 2000 - World Trade Organisation Director-General Mike Moore is expected to use a major congress of world business leaders next week to sound a rallying cry for the WTO and give his assessment on the outlook for China's accession to the WTO.

WTO Challenges Chile""s Catch Restrictions

Chile says measure protects fish stocks April 26 - Fishmonger News Network - Preparations are under way by the World Trade Organization to challenge restrictions by Chile on European Union catches from the high seas in Chile's local ports.

China Crackdown Complicates U.S. Trade Talks

BY LEE MICHAEL KATZ, UPI International Editor WASHINGTON, April 25 (UPI) -- Beijing's public crackdown on a spiritual group may serve to bolster the arguments of union leaders and others who cite human rights abuse as a factor in the upcoming legislative battle over normalizing trade relations with China.