World Trade Organization

Qatar WTO Talks May Be Postponed: Supachai

Agence France Presse The next round of world trade talks in Doha, Qatar, may have to be postponed following the terrorist attacks in the United States, the next World Trade Organisation (WTO) head said Monday. Thailand's former deputy prime minister Supachai Panitchpakdi said the talks, scheduled for November, could be postponed up to a month.

China""s Joining WTO Means More Global Trade

The Packer | September 24, 2001 | By Doug Ohlemeier (Sept. 20) Produce industry leaders are applauding the World Trade Organization's agreement to add China to its membership. "I see it as increasing trade and increasing competition," said Nancy Tucker, vice president of international affairs for the Produce Marketing Association, Newark, Del.

U.S., EU Trade Chiefs, WTO Leaders Say Doha Ministerial Must Proceed

Inside US Trade The November ministerial meetings of the World Trade Organization in Doha, Qatar must proceed according to plans despite potential risks in the region in the wake of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, trade leaders from the U.S., Europe and the World Trade Organization said this week.

Countering Terror With Trade

By Robert B. Zoellick Washington Post

Municipalities Take on Ottawa""s Trade Agenda

Murray Dobbin Financial Post (Canada) The enormity of events like the ones that occurred last week can make discussion of other matters seem trivial in comparison. The issues people faced before Sept. 11 persist, however, and still need the kind of vigorous debate essential to a democracy.

WTO Criticises US Trade Policies

BBC News | September 17, 2001 The WTO has criticised US import quotas The World Trade Organisation has issued the US with a mixed report card for its trade policies, praising its open and transparent economy but criticising "significant barriers to market access".

WTO Review Gives Mixed Marks to U.S. Trade Policy

Associated Press | September 17, 2001 | BY CLARE NULLIS; Associated Press Writer GENEVA - The United States should resist pressures stemming from the deepening economic gloom to protect uncompetitive industries by raising barriers to imports, a report by the World Trade Organization said Monday.

Moore Says Meeting to Go Ahead

The Times (London)

Arab Unions Denounce Trade Liberalization As Danger To Workers

Agence France Presse DAMASCUS, Sept 16 An organisation of Arab trade unions on Sunday called the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) trade liberalisation policies a "danger" to workers, ahead of the global body's meeting in Qatar.

Zoellick Warns against Doha Cancellation

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2001 Contact: Richard Mills 202-395-3230 WASHINGTON - United States Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick today issued the following statement regarding the November World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings in Doha, Qatar: