World Trade Organization

WTO Rules for EU in Suit Against U.S. Anti-Dumping Law

Agence France Presse BRUSSELS, March 31 (AFP) - The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of the European Union in a case contending that the 1916 US Anti-Dumping Act violated WTO rules, the European Commission said Friday.

EU Says Wins Panel Against U.S. Anti-Dumping Act

BRUSSELS, March 31 (Reuters) - A World Trade Organisation (WTO) disputes panel has found that the U.S. Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 breaks global trade rules, the European Union said on Friday. The EU's executive Commission said in a statement it welcomed the panel's finding, which is due to be published by the WTO later on Friday.

House Democratic Whip Sees Momentum Building Against China Trade Bill

Agence France Presse / Nathaniel Harrison WASHINGTON, March 30 (AFP) - The White House said Thursday it believed it will still win Congressional support to normalize trade relations with China, despite concern the opposition to the deal was mounting.

Sino-EU WTO Talks Reach Crucial Point: EU Awaits China""s Response

Agence France Presse / Patrick Baert BEIJING, March 30 (AFP) - EU and Chinese negotiators Thursday broke off talks on a trade deal for China's WTO membership at a crucial point, with the EU side awaiting Beijing's response to proposals.

EU, China Hold Trade Talks

Associated Press / Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Writer BEIJING (AP) -- European Union and Chinese trade negotiators today held their most extensive talks in three days of bargaining over a market-opening deal that would speed China's long-sought entry to the World Trade Organization.

Trade Privileges for China Aren""t the Answer for U.S. Farmers

Paul D. Wellstone and David Frederickson

WTO Entry Impacts China""s Agriculture

XINHUA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE BEIJING, March 29 -- China's expected entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) will greatly affect the country's agricultural sector, a Chinese researcher said.

University of Maryland Survey Shows Reluctance to Trade with China

The Washington Times / By Carter Dougherty The American public generally opposes normalized trade ties with China despite its basic support for the principle of free trade, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Maryland.

Canadian Official Says Business Community Not Doing Enough to Support New WTO Round

OTTAWA--A continued lack of support from the Canadian business community makes it hard for the government to push for progress on a new negotiating round at the World Trade Organization, Deputy International Trade Minister Robert Wright said March 27.

EU, China Open WTO Discussion

Associated Press / Elaine Kurtenback, Associated Press Writer BEIJING (AP) -- China's premier dived into talks Wednesday with the EU on Beijing's joining the World Trade Organization, while putting the U.S. on notice over renewed Taiwan tensions.