World Trade Organization
European Union Files WTO Case Against China’s Raw Material Export Duties
The EU alleges that the duties, quotas and other restrictions are inconsistent with China's WTO Accession and…
USTR Froman Announces New Digital Trade Working Group
The group will serve as a "Rapid Response" team to identify and combat barriers to digital trade and promote…
U.S. Files WTO Case Against China’s Export Duties on Raw Materials
The WTO case against China could help reduce input costs for U.S. textile, apparel and cosmetics companies.
U.S. Locks Horns With China, India Over Subsidy Programs at WTO
During a two-day session of the WTO's Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, the U.S. said…
WTO Says 2016 Global Trade Growth to Remain Sluggish
A turbulent 2015 may be behind us, but according to the World Trade Organization, uncertainties will still…
WTO Predicts Slow Growth for World Trade in 2016
In 2015, global trade in goods grew a weak 2.8 percent.
U.S. and Argentina Sign Trade Framework Agreement
The new trade framework with Argentina could help boost U.S. exports and imports of apparel and textiles.
U.S. and Philippines Strengthen Engagement on Trade
The two countries engaged on key bilateral issues, including investment, customs, intellectual property…
Morocco’s Exports Fueled by Free Trade Pacts
Morocco's textile and apparel sector has benefited from exemptions from import duties and favorable corporate…
New WTO Information Technology Agreement Expansion to Eliminate 200 Duties on Consumer Goods
At a ministerial meeting in Nairobi, Kenya this week, the United States and 50 more than 50 countries at the…
Haitian Economy Boosted by Garment Exports to the US
But Haiti still faces many challenges on its quest to expand investment and economic growth.
WTO Calls on G20 to Cut Back on Restrictive Trade Measures
The world's leading economies may be trying to facilitate increased global trade, but the G-20 countries'…
WTO Cuts Trade Growth Forecast on Falling Demand and Lower Commodity Prices
The global economy has had a rough year: import demand is dipping in countries like China and Brazil, primary…
FTA Urges European Commission to Adapt Trade Agenda
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) published its contribution to the European Commission's trade and…
European Commission Proposes Restrictions on Use of NPEs in Textiles
European Union officials announced on Thursday that proposed restrictions on the use of nonylphenol…