US calls for overhaul of deadlocked world trade talks
The United States called Monday for a fresh start to break a 14-year deadlock in negotiations to free up world trade in good and services worth some $23 trillion (21 trillion euros).
Dec 14, 2015, 18:30 PM IST
India committed to protecting farmers' interest at WTO: Nirmala
The government on Wednesday said it's committed to protecting interest of its farmers at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Dec 09, 2015, 18:48 PM IST
WTO members seal trillion-dollar IT trade deal
World Trade Organization (WTO) members finalized a deal on Friday to cut tariffs on $1 trillion worth of information technology products in a boost for producers of goods ranging from video games to medical equipment.
Jul 24, 2015, 10:35 AM IST
APEC trade chiefs vow to speed up work in WTO
Trade ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific countries Sunday issued strong support to the World Trade Organization's efforts to boost global trade amid a flurry of regional free trade agreements.
May 24, 2015, 21:12 PM IST
WTO members long way from finalising Doha round work programme
There has been a "sombre" progress by WTO members in finalising a work programme by July for the Doha round of talks and they are "a long way" from reaching an agreement on agriculture.
Apr 25, 2015, 03:09 AM IST
WTO cuts 2015 global trade growth outlook to 3.3% from 4%
The trade body also said preliminary estimates showed trade had expanded just 2.8 percent last year, missing September`s forecast of 3.1 percent.
Apr 14, 2015, 16:07 PM IST
WTO panel upholds most of complaint against China in steel duties dispute
A World Trade Organization dispute panel upheld most parts of a complaint against China on Friday in a case brought by Japan and the European Union challenging Chinese anti-dumping duties on high performance seamless stainless steel tubes.
Feb 14, 2015, 08:46 AM IST
US strengthens trade engagement with India
The US says it strengthened engagement with India through the US-India Trade Policy Forum and secured the historic Trade Facilitation Agreement at the WTO after overcoming an impasse with India.
Jan 31, 2015, 12:20 PM IST
India appeals to DSB over import of US agricultural products
India has appealed to the Dispute Settlement Board of World Trade Organisation for a panel decision on its issues with the US over agricultural imports.
Jan 27, 2015, 09:06 AM IST
S Korea launches new trade dispute with US: WTO
South Korea on Monday took the United States to task before the World Trade Organization over Washington`s decision to slap anti-dumping tariffs on South Korean imports of steel pipes used by the oil industry.
Dec 22, 2014, 20:14 PM IST
WTO to set up panel on Brazil import taxes
The World Trade Organization will set up a panel to settle a complaint brought by the EU against Brazil over what it sees as protectionist taxes that discriminate against imports, a source said Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2014, 19:25 PM IST
WTO talks fail to clinch deal on trillion dollar IT tariff cuts
Talks on cutting trade tariffs on hundreds of information technology goods failed to reach agreement on Friday, diplomats at the World Trade Organization (WTO) said.
Dec 12, 2014, 22:21 PM IST
WTO rules against US on steel dispute; India says major victory
The WTO has ruled against the US imposing high duty on imports of certain Indian steel products, an order hailed by India as a "significant victory" that will help domestic manufacturers and exporters.
Dec 09, 2014, 20:31 PM IST
IMF lauds WTO accord after India-US food security deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on public stock holding for food security, paving the way for signing the trade facilitation agreement for easing global custom rules.
Nov 30, 2014, 22:37 PM IST
WTO postpones trade deal by a day after last-minute objection
The World Trade Organization postponed adoption of the first global trade reform in its 19-year history on Wednesday, delaying by a day after a last-minute objection from Argentina, diplomats said.
Nov 26, 2014, 21:24 PM IST
WTO members raise questions over India's sugar subsidy
Some members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including Australia, the European Union, Pakistan, have raised questions over India's export subsidy on sugar.
Nov 20, 2014, 18:51 PM IST
WTO rejects US country-of-origin labels for meat
The World Trade Organization has rejected US rules requiring labels on packaged steaks, ribs and other cuts of meat identifying where the animals were born, raised and slaughtered.
Oct 21, 2014, 01:49 AM IST
US to press India on trade row during Narendra Modi's visit
The United States said on Wednesday it will press India`s new prime minister to end his blockage of a global trade pact when he visits Washington this month, something that could dampen the mood of a trip aimed at revitalizing strategic ties.
Sep 18, 2014, 10:30 AM IST
WTO called in to settle EU-Russia trade disputes
The World Trade Organization was Tuesday called in to settle two disputes over Moscow`s ban on EU pork and Brussels` trade penalties against Russian steel and fertiliser firms.
Jul 22, 2014, 23:10 PM IST
