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Russia in Final Stages of WTO Entry Talks
Russian Economic Trade and Development Minister German Gref said here Friday that Moscow hopes to complete…
BIS Calls for Revaluation of Yuan
The Bank for International Settlements said Monday that China's currency, the yuan, is a candidate for…
EU Trade Breaks Favor Poor Countries
The European Union on Thursday agreed to a new list of products that receive reduced duty rates, which is…
U.N. Report: Asian Firms Boost Global Girth
Multinational textile and apparel powerhouses from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea will strengthen…
China’s Growth in Exports To Stabilize, ILO Study Says
The sharp growth in China's market share in global textile and apparel exports is likely to level off after…
U.N. Proposes Plan for World’s Poorest Nations
GENEVA — The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has proposed a plan to help the world's…
EU Makers Advised to Seek Higher Ground
GENEVA — European Union textiles, apparel and footwear industries should focus on high-end and high-tech…
U.S. Weighs EU-China Accord
With the EU striking a deal with China allowing imports above safeguard quota limits, U.S. industry is…
ILO Seeks $10M In Battle Against Labor Injustices
The International Labor Organization said it needs a global commitment of $10 million to start a program to…
EU, China Agree to Deal Limiting Export Growth
Chinese apparel and textile imports to the U.S. shot up 37.2 percent in April, while overall apparel and…
France Urging EU Safeguards
European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson arrives in Shanghai today in an attempt to defuse…
EU Study: Euro, Tariffs Hinder Exports
The challenges are most acute in China, India, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
EU Trade Chief: China Luxe Market Growing Rapidly
GENEVA — China is more than an exporting behemoth, it is the fast-growing market for luxury goods imports…