World Trade Organization

Debate Revs Up Over Fast-track Trade Measures

By: David R. Francis The Christian Science Monitor Presidential trade representative Robert Zoellick last week called for the House of Representatives to set a date for a vote on "fast track" legislation. "The eyes of the world will be on Congress," he said. But getting what is now called Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) won't be easy.

Countdown To Doha

The Economic Times of India

Hoping to Broaden the Trade Dialogue; Q&A with Mike Moore

International Herald Tribune | October 29, 2001 | By Alan Friedman

EU to Give Developing Countries More Access on Textiles to Gain Support for Trade Round

International Trade Daily | October 29, 2001 | By Daniel Pruzin GENEVA--The European Union is preparing to offer new concessions to developing countries for market access on their textile and clothing exports in an apparent bid to win their support for a broad trade round.

Delegates Begin Battle Over WTO Generic Drug Talks

Agence France Presse Delegates preparing this weekend for an upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Doha failed to muster a coherent position on the controversial issue of providing drug access to countries suffering public health catastrophes.

Second Draft WTO Declaration Confirms Start Of Antidumping Talks

Japan Economic Newswire

For Trade Protesters, ""Slower, Sadder Songs""

By LESLIE WAYNE The New York Times NEXT month, international financial and trade officials will gather in two important meetings -- one in Doha, Qatar, and the other in Ottawa -- to resume a series of talks that were scheduled before, but questioned after, the attacks on Sept. 11.

European Parliament Backs Lamy""s Stance on Negotiations in Run-Up to Doha Meeting

International Trade Daily | October 26, 2001 | By Arthur Rogers STRASBOURG, France--The European Parliament Oct. 24 backed most of European Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy's priorities as well as misgivings on issues expected to be discussed at the World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 9-13.