World Trade Organization

China Says Another WTO Round with Europeans to Start May 15

Agence France Presse BEIJING, April 26 (AFP) - China said Wednesday it will open its fourth round of talks this year with the European Union on joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) from May 15.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Praises China, Warns of US Trade Scepticism

Agence France Presse BEIJING, April 25 (AFP) - US Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman Tuesday praised China's market-opening efforts while warning of increased scepticism to free trade back home.

Economists Endorse China for WTO

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mobilizing support for one of President Clinton's top economic objectives, the White House today released a letter signed by 148 economists -- including 13 Nobel laureates -- endorsing China's entry into the World Trade Organization.

Betton Woods Revisited

Betton Woods Revisited By Susan Aaronson April 20, 2000

Albright Urges US Congress to Back China on WTO

Agence France Presse NEW YORK, April 24 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on Monday called on the United States Congress to vote in favour of China's entry into the World Trade Organisation.

What""s Behind the Global Backlash--A Business Week Poll on Globalization

In an era of unprecedented prosperity, why is there a growing backlash in America against globalization? The benefits of free trade may appear obvious to CEOs, policymakers, and pundits, but denial of a rising wave of public anger against trade could prove dangerous.

THE SECOND COMING IN WASHINGTON D.C. --YOUTHS"" INSURGENCE AGAINST GLOBALIZATION

THE SECOND COMING IN WASHINGTON D.C. YOUTHS' INSURGENCE AGAINST GLOBALIZATION By Roger Burbach Washington D.C. April 20, 2000

Doubts Casts Over WTO Waiver for ACP Deal

European Voice / Volume 6 Number 16 / By Gareth Harding THE EU's request for a waiver which would allow its African, Caribbean and Pacific partners to keep the trade privileges they currently enjoy could face a bumpier ride through the World Trade Organisation than previously expected after a number of countries challenged the move.

WTO Members Set Meeting Schedule for Negotiations on Service ""Clusters""

International Trade Reporter / Volume 17 Number 16 / Page 626 ISSN 1523-2816 GENEVA--Members of the World Trade Organization have agreed on a schedule of year 2000 meetings for carrying out their recently begun negotiations on services trade as well as their mandated reviews under the General Agreement on Trade in Services.

Asian Farmers Ask WTO to Maintain Protection of Agri Products

Jakarta, April 19 (ANTARA) - Asian farmers` associations grouped in the Asian Farmers Group for Cooperation (AFGC) at their second meeting here will ask the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to let Asian countries continue to protect their agricultural products.