World Trade Organization
Tariff Déjà Vu: Another Year of Trump Turning Levies Into a Global Weapon
From Asia to Latin America to Europe, it doesn't appear that anyone is safe as the U.S. increasingly relies…
China Exports Plunge After U.S. Tariffs
Shipments from China fell 25 percent in the first half of 2019, including a steep decline in textile and…
Trade War Seen Hitting Profits at ‘Business-as-Usual’ Retailers
The U.S.-China trade war is seen boosting apparel and accessory prices by 5 to 10 percent, with a…
WTO Predicts Weak Growth for Trade in 2019
In 2018, the U.S. remained the world's top importer, with the value of shipments up 9 percent to $2.61…
WTO Forum on U.S. Trade Sees Heated Exchanges
Tensions ran high during a tense review of U.S. trade policy.
Can the Yuan Help Retailers as the Trade War Engulfs Fashion?
The fashion industry has been targeted in a government list of $200 billion worth of Chinese imports set for…
Key African Nations Establish Digital Free Trade Zone
Fifteen nations have launched a pilot electronic certificate of origin program to speed and simplify…
WTO Says Trade Restrictive Measures Actually Fell in 2017, but Protectionism Remains a Threat
Notwithstanding the headlines and rhetoric about greater protectionism in trade this year, the World Trade…
‘Intangible Capital’ Seen of Growing Importance in Global Economy
According to WIPO, one-third of the value of manufactured goods sold globally, or $5.9 trillion, comes from…
WTO Upgrades Trade Outlook, but Warns of Risks Ahead
World Trade Organization economists have issued a strong upward revision to their forecast for 2017 trade…
WTO Warns of ‘Deep’ Uncertainty Over Global Trade
WTO: World trade to rebound in 2017 and grow by 2.4 percent, but outlook clouded by downside risks and policy…
EU Considers Increase on US Women’s Jeans’ Tariff
The European Commission proposed to increase tariffs on U.S.-made women’s jeans. The commission proposes an…
Trump’s New Trade Agenda Includes Ignoring World Trade Organization Rulings
Continuing on his "America first" commitment, President Trump said he's prepared to ignore World Trade…
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Ratified
The agreement seeks to expedite the movement, release and clearance of goods across borders.
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Enters Into Force
International trade just became faster, easier and less expensive.