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China, India got richer but refused to take on more responsibilities: US Senator

The senator also applauded US President Donald Trump for taking on this 'imbalance' to make the World Trade Organization (WTO) relevant

30 Jul 2020 2:10 PM

Global trade is expected to drop around 18.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020. (AFP Photo)

WTO: Global trade set to shrink 18.5% in Q2

The global trade body said that in the first quarter, the volume of merchandise trade shrank by 3% year-on-year.

23 Jun 2020 3:26 PM

Huawei also said in the filing that it had sought to meet with FCC commissioners to discuss the rule-making but were rebuffed. (Photo: AP)

Huawei fights to keep US funds flowing to its rural mobile customers

Rural carriers have also opposed the bar on using Universal Service Fund monies on Huawei equipment.

13 Jun 2019 1:20 PM

India believes that the reform process should not undermine the WTO's fundamental principles, namely, 'Special and Differential Treatment' (S&DT), consensus based decision making and objective of development, said Piyush Goyal. (Photo: File)

WTO reform process should not undermine its basic principles: Goyal

Piyush Goyal said in reform process of the WTO, concerns of all member countries must be accommodated.

11 Jun 2019 10:21 AM

The two sides wrapped up the latest round of talks in Washington late last week and will be resuming discussions this week remotely. (Photo:AP)

US, China yet to find common ground in trade talks: White House official

US officials are 'not satisfied yet' about all the issues standing in the way of a deal to end the US-China trade.

09 Apr 2019 10:44 AM

Talking about the proposed national e-commerce policy, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said the draft is in the public domain and the ministry would look at all suggestions and views.

India mulls hosting second WTO mini-ministerial meet next month: Prabhu

This meeting assumes significance as several countries are raising questions over the relevance of the global trade body.

05 Apr 2019 4:47 PM

India imported goods worth USD 488.5 million in 2017-18. (Photo: File)

Commerce ministry to notify WTO regarding revoking MFN status to Pakistan

The decision would enable India to increase custom duties on goods imported from Pakistan.

15 Feb 2019 5:05 PM

The country has sought these consultations under WTO's Agreement on Safeguards.

India takes EU to WTO's safeguard committee over duty on steel products

India is concerned about the European Union's move as it exports nearly 6 per cent of its steel output to Italy.

11 Jan 2019 12:47 PM

Brazilian and Australian sugar industry groups are working together with their respective governments to prepare a formal complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over any possible sugar export subsidy by India, a top Brazilian sugar official told Reuters.

Brazil, Australia to fight any Indian sugar export subsidy

The two countries reached a consensus regarding the need to act at the WTO level if India moves to provide an export subsidy.

13 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

Nine subgroups formed to work on the contours of policy for the fast growing e-commerce sector are expected to hold their first meeting by June-end, an official said on Thursday.

E-commerce policy: First meeting of subgroups expected by June-end

These groups will submit their recommendations to a task force, which would finalise the national policy on e-commerce.

31 May 2018 5:38 PM

Export subsidy case in WTO: India, US to hold consultations

Export incentives were harming American companies.

03 Apr 2018 3:44 PM

China has slapped extra tariffs of up to 25 per cent on 128 US products including frozen pork, as well as on wine and certain fruits and nuts, in response to US duties on imports of aluminium and steel. (Photo: AP)

China slaps extra tariffs in retaliation to US steel, aluminium duties

The tariffs, to take effect on Monday matches a list of potential tariffs on up to USD 3 bn in US goods published by China on March 23.

02 Apr 2018 12:51 PM

United States on Wednesday launched a challenge to Indian export subsidies at the World Trade Organization. (Representational Image)

India says it will engage with US on concerns over Indian export subsidies

India provides exemptions from certain duties, taxes and fees that benefit numerous Indian exporters.

15 Mar 2018 6:17 PM

In a document dated Thursday, the WTO said the UAE had refused consultations with Doha, meaning a dispute panel will almost certainly be set up.

Qatar files WTO complaint over Gulf trade 'siege'

Qatar has asked WTO to set up a panel to arbitrate its complaint against Gulf neighbours.

13 Oct 2017 6:01 PM

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

Amid Gulf crisis, Qatar launches wide-ranging WTO complaint against trade boycott

The countries have also recalled their ambassadors from Doha, ordered all Qataris to return home and banned Qatar from using their airspace.

01 Aug 2017 8:20 AM

WTO member countries should first focus on finding permanent solution for the food security purposes and providing protection to poor farmers.

India not for discussing investment facilitation issues at WTO

Issue was listed on the agenda of a meeting of the General Council, the highest decision making body of the WTO.

14 May 2017 12:17 PM

Donald Trump to talk tough on trade during 100th day in office

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Saturday.

29 Apr 2017 9:33 AM

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