World Trade Organization

Chinese Dumping Case Probed

Globe and Mail | By Steven Chase | April 14, 2004 OTTAWA -- Ottawa has launched a probe into complaints the Chinese are subsidizing and dumping outdoor barbecues at discount prices in this country. Trade-watchers say it's the first time in Canada or the United States that a government has investigated subsidy allegations against China.

US Moves to Revive Retaliatory Trade Tool

Korea Times | April 13, 2004 Concern has been growing here over the United States' move to revive its old trade retaliation tool, Super 301, to open Asian markets ahead of its presidential election.

Senate Breaks Stalemate On Corporate Tax Measure

The Washington Post | By Helen Dewar | April 9, 2004 The Senate yesterday broke an impasse that has been holding up a corporate tax bill aimed at ending a costly trade dispute with Europe, paving the way for a vote shortly on both the tax measure and several job-related initiatives sought by Democrats.

India""s Message On Trade

National Journal's Congress Daily | April 7, 2004

Canadian Wheat Board a Legal Entity, WTO Says

The Toronto Star | By Warren Giles | April 7, 2004 The World Trade Organization has ruled the Canadian Wheat Board, the single largest grain seller, is a legal trading entity and doesn't harm markets, undermining a U.S. attempt to dismantle the body.

Pig Export fight Brews With U.S.

Calgary Herald (Alberta, Canada) | April 9, 2004 An agricultural trade battle between Canada and the United States heated up Thursday, with the U.S. saying it will investigate possible subsidies of imported Canadian pigs and Canada moving to have duties on certain of its wheat exports lifted.

Agriculture Battle Heats Up Between Canada And U.S.

Times Colonist | April 9, 2004 TORONTO (CP) -- An agricultural trade battle between Canada and the United States heated up Thursday, with the United States saying it will investigate possible subsidies of imported Canadian pigs and Canada moving to have duties on certain of its wheat exports lifted.

Lobbyists Have Taken In $6 Million For Work On Corporate Tax Bills

The Frontrunner | April 7, 2004

WTO Appeals Panel Upholds Ruling Against EU Anti-Drug-Trafficking Deals

Associated Press Worldstream | By NAOMI KOPPEL | April 7, 2004 A World Trade Organization appeals panel Wednesday upheld a ruling declaring EU trade deals aimed at countering the production of illegal narcotics to be in breach of international law.

US Fails In WTO Challenge In Wheat Case

AAP NEWSFEED | April 7, 2004 The United States has failed to curb Canada's wheat board in a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling, easing fears of a US complaint against Australia's monopoly wheat exporter.