World news about “WTO” published by euronews.
The new face of the World Trade Organisation Russia has agreed to extend the term of its loan to Cyprus and reduce the interest rate to provide additional financial relief to the island. At the same… 10/05/2013
Azevedo to be new WTO boss Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo has won the contest to become the new leader of the World Trade Organisation. He replaces the two-term boss, France’s Pascal Lamy… 07/05/2013
WTO cuts 2013 trade growth forecast after grim 2012 Weak is the word from the World Trade Organisation which has slashed its 2013 forecast for trade growth. Having previously thought it would rise by 4.5… 10/04/2013
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Trading post As the World Trade Organisation started to look for a new head, it was also struggling to remain relevant after repeated failures to revive global trade… 29/01/2013
EU demands sanctions on US in Boeing row The European Union has asked the World Trade Organisation for the right to impose huge trade sanctions on the United States in retaliation for illegal… 27/09/2012
USA, China swap WTO complaints Fears of a trade war have ignited between the USA and China after Beijing filed a case at the WTO to overturn the levying of anti-dumping duties on a range of… 17/09/2012
Russia’s long way westwards After more than 18 years of negotiations Russia has finally joined the World Trade Organisation. What does that mean for the Russian economy and for the … 24/08/2012
WTO membership: good or bad for Russia? Russia’s 19-year wait to become a member of the World Trade Organisation is finally over. Some economists and politicians believe the country could be… 22/08/2012
After 18 years, Russia to join WTO Lawmakers in Russia’s lower house of parliament have voted to join the World Trade Organisation. As the vote was held in the State Duma, opponents – led by… 10/07/2012
China under pressure over raw material exports The EU, US and Japan have asked the World Trade Organisation to rule on a dispute with China over Beijing’s restrictions on exports of raw materials. Some… 13/03/2012
D-day in plane giant trade battle The EU has said it has sent a report to the United States addressing American complaints about illegal subsidies for the European plane maker Airbus. An … 01/12/2011
Web bonus – Talking about teachers Love them or loathe them, teachers are milestones in our lives. Learning World asked students around the world and people at the UN Economic and Social… 28/11/2011
WTO warns against protectionism The World Trade Organisation has said that global trade is slowing and it has cut its estimates for growth this year from 6.5 percent to 5.8 percent. The… 23/09/2011
WTO says US subsidies to Boeing illegal Planemaker Boeing received at least 5.3 billion dollars (3.7 billion euros) of illegal US subsidies, the World Trade Organisation has found. The ruling by a… 31/03/2011
China to answer rare metals complaint at WTOA dispute over rare metals which has been building for years has come to a head: China has been challenged for restricting its exports. It provides 97 percent… 14/03/2012
WTO approves Russian entry after 18-year talksRussia has won admission to the World Trade Organisation, after 18 years of haggling over terms and conditions. Friday’s ceremony in Geneva marks Moscow’s… 16/12/2011
WTO finally approves Russia’s membershipThe World Trade Organisation has formally approved Russia’s membership after 18 years of haggling over terms and conditions for joining. It was by far the… 16/12/2011
WTO gains and losses for Russia After nearly two decades of negotiations the World Trade Organisation is welcoming Russia as a member. Up till now, Russia has been the only G20 leading… 16/12/2011
Russia: WTO mission accomplishedThe World Trade Organisation makes a tongue in cheek gesture to celebrate Russia getting to the next step in their membership bid. Russia has effectively… 10/11/2011
Russia reaches next step for WTO inclusionThe last obstacle for Russia’s candidacy to become a member of the world trade organisation has been overcome. After introducing laws in line with WTO’s… 10/11/2011
Russia agrees deal with Georgia over WTO entryRussian diplomats have agreed a Swiss-brokered deal with Georgia that will allow Russia to join the World Trade Organization after nearly two decades of… 10/11/2011
EU-Russia deal eases WTO membershipThe EU has struck a deal with Russia phasing out Russian export tariffs on raw materials. It will also smooth Russian entry to the WTO, as Europe will no… 25/11/2010
WTO rules in Airbus’s favour, finds against BoeingAccording to a European source the World Trade Organisation has ruled against Boeing in its legal battle with rival planemaker Airbus. The WTO has ruled… 15/09/2010
US-Chinese economic tensions easeTensions between Washington and Beijing seem to have eased in the economic talks between US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and top Chinese officials… 24/05/2010
WTO report on Airbus-Boeing expectedIt is likely to define the rules of the civil aviation market for years to come. The World Trade Organisation is expected to confirm criticism of European… 23/03/2010
“Europe should keep protecting the unemployed population”, Pascal Lamy, WTO director generalPascal Lamy, director general of the World Trade Organisation pointed out at Davos that world economy is improving thanks to emerging countries. In an… 04/02/2010
WTO: recovery, climate change and protestsThe World Trade Organisation’s seventh ministerial meeting is underway in Geneva. It comes as European business is growing ever more frustrated at the slow… 30/11/2009
Geneva ravaged by anti-capitalism protestorsAnti-capitalism protesters have brought havoc to central Geneva during a demonstration against the World Trade Organisation. They burned cars and faced up… 28/11/2009
First round to the US after WTO Airbus rulingThe World Trade Organisation has ruled European subsidies to aircraft maker Airbus were illegal. The judgement still remains confidential, but the partial… 05/09/2009
US and EU go to WTO over Chinese export curbsA major trade dispute is brewing between the US, Europe and China. Washington and Brussels are launching a case at the World Trade Organisation against… 23/06/2009
