World Trade Organization

China to Benefit from WTO Entry - People""s Daily

BEIJING, Feb 28 (Reuters) - In another sign of Beijing's desire to enter the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the People's Daily said on Monday China will benefit rather than lose from memebership.

White House Presses for Swift Vote on China Pact

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Clinton administration said on Monday it would rush legislation to Congress clearing the way for a contentious vote on a landmark trade agreement with China, after key lawmakers warned that time was running out for a vote this year.

Brazil, Argentina Sign Farm Trade Agreements

By Gilbert Le Gras BUENOS AIRES, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Agriculture officials from Brazil and Argentina, South America's leading food producers, signed a food safety protocol in Buenos Aires on Monday as well as a "Made in Mercosur" marketing plan.

China Steps Up Attack on U.S. Report on Rights

By Paul Eckert BEIJING (Reuters) - China stepped up its attack on Sunday against a U.S. report alleging worsening human rights in the country, with state-run media turning the tables and criticizing American racial problems, poverty and violence.

Agriculture: Anti-Dumping Route to Eliminate Export Subsidies

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Union Leaders Quit Clinton Panel Over China Deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - To protest a key pact with China, AFL-CIO labor federation President John Sweeney and two other union leaders resigned from a White House panel that advises President Clinton on trade policy, the group said on Friday.

France Applauds WTO Blow to U.S. Trade Tax Breaks

PARIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - France applauded on Friday a World Trade Organisation (WTO) decision that tax breaks for U.S. exporters violated global trade rules and urged the United States to change its laws by October to comply with the ruling.

EU Confident of China WTO Deal ""Very Soon""

By Paul Eckert BEIJING (Reuters) - The head of an EU negotiating team set off for home on Friday saying he was confident of a deal on China's bid to join the World Trade Organization despite failing to reach agreement in four days of talks.

EU Trade Negotiators Leave China After Talks Collapse

BEIJING, Feb 25 (AFP) - A European Union trade delegation left China on Friday after failing to clinch a market-opening WTO deal with Beijing, and no firm date has been set for new talks, an EU official told AFP. China's official Xinhua news agency said the two sides had "come very close" to reaching an agreement in the four days of negotiations which ended on Thursday.

China and Europeans Break Off Talks on WTO Membership

New York Times | By CRAIG S. SMITH HANGHAI -- Chinese and European Union negotiators broke off talks today on China's entry to the World Trade Organization, further complicating the country's troubled bid to join the body. No date was set to resume the talks. "The gap has narrowed, but we are not there yet," said Hans-Friedrich Beseler, head of the European team.