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The Election Nobody is Talking About: Leading the WTO
The selection of an experienced trade negotiator with credibility in Washington and experience wrangling Beijing could break the current logjam and result in a productive airing of grievances.
Post-COVID, Let's Leverage International Organizations to Slow Down China
The U.S. must combat Beijing's attempted takeover of leading international organizations.
WTO Signals National Security No Longer Trump Card in Trade Disputes
The World Trade Organization brushed aside a Saudi attempt to lean back on national security in a content piracy dispute with Qatar. This clashes with the position of the current Administration on trade—and sovereignty.
I've Changed My Mind About China. America Should Too.
A conservative former U.S. senator argues that America must change its approach to China.
Trump just threatened to pull out of WTO unless the US keeps winning cases
For the third year in a row, Trump threatened to withdraw the U.S. from the World Trade Organization based on the unsubstantiated claim that the U.S. lost most of the disputes it brings to the organization's dispute resolution body
Scotch Whisky Prices Set to Soar After New Tariffs
The United States is set to impose $7.5 billion in new tariffs on range of goods from the European Union (EU), including Scotch whisky.
China Rejects Trump Trade Criticism, Says He Must Be Aware of 'Bullying'
Trump has taken issues with China's World Trade Organization status as a "developing nation," as it allows Beijing preferential rules on tariffs.
China Uses Spider-Man Quote To Slam U.S. Trade Policy
"it is unfortunate that we are seeing now, especially during the last year, a different America with severe mismatched power and responsibility," Chinese Ambassador to the World Trade Organization, Zhang Xiangchen, told the U.S.
Dutch Prime Minister Tells Off Trump
Mark Rutte didn't waste time on diplomacy in responding to the U.S. president's trade moves.
Trump Orders Bill Drafted to Tear Up WTO Rules: Report
The president claims the international trade body allows other countries to exploit the U.S.
Mnuchin Denies Trump Wants To Leave WTO
U.S. Treasury Secretary describes the report as an "exaggeration."
Trump's 'Buy American' Trade Policies Lead to Disaster
A tariff wall removes pressure on states to make businesses more competitive.
When It Comes to America First Trade, Trump Is All Talk
We still don't have a good idea of what trade policy is going to look like.
Trump Relegates Free Trade to the Doghouse
With three protectionists in charge, U.S. trade policy is descending into darkness.
WTO Warns of Trade Slowdown Amid Populist Politics
Politicians fearful of anti-globalization sentiment are turning against deals.
The Brexit Deal Theresa May Should Aim For
There are huge mutual benefits to all concerned to make the negotiation process as quick and non-confrontational as possible.
India's Veto of WTO Trade Deal Sends Wrong Signal, Says Kerry
The WTO pact to ease worldwide customs rules collapsed on Thursday over India's demands for concessions on agriculture