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The annual World Economic Forum that begins today in Davos, Switzerland, is likely to be dominated by…
WTO Calls for Pakistan to Increase Transparency of Export Subsidies
Pakistan's continued use of export subsidies for products such as textiles and apparel "opens the possibility…
Global Economy Hinges on Possible U.S. Recession
A deepening of the U.S. housing and mortgage crisis and a hard landing of the dollar could spark a recession…
Slowing U.S. Economy Weighs On World Bank 2008 Forecast
Global economic growth is forecast to slow this year to 3.3 percent, down from last year's 3.6 percent...
Antidumping Issue Latest Hurdle in Doha Talks
A new confrontation between the U.S. and other major trading powers over reform of global antidumping rules…
WTO Criticizes Turkey on Antidumping
Turkey came under fire in a World Trade Organization forum for its large-scale use of antidumping measures…
U.S. Keeps Top Economic Spot
The U.S. retained the top ranking as the world's most competitive economy in 2007, partly because of…
Developing Nations Point to U.S. as Doha Roadblock
Trade and agriculture ministers from developing nations, renewed their criticism on Thursday that the Bush…
Industry Export Rise Led by China, Despite Quotas
Asia's emerging economies, led by powerhouse China and strong players India and Indonesia, posted solid gains…
ILO Conference Puts Spotlight on Child Labor Issues
The disclosure of alleged child labor abuses in a New Delhi apparel factory linked to a Gap Inc. contractor…
Most Counterfeits Said to Come From China
The U.S. and the European Union said in a World Trade Organization forum that more than 80 percent of…
Report Targets Cotton Subsidies
Removing all farm subsidies and tariffs could result in the global price for cotton increasing 20.8 percent…