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Switzerland

Swiss newspaper apologises for offensive WTO chief headline

A Swiss newspaper has apologised for publishing an "inappropriate and unsuitable" headline about the appointment of new WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Europe News

Brussels prioritises WTO reform in newly announced trade plans

The European Commission laid out its trade priorities for the next few years on Thursday, which include reforming the World Trade Organization.

Europe News

EU argues against US metal tariffs at WTO

In a public hearing at the World Trade Organization, the European Union has launched a case against the United States over metal tariffs imposed in 2018. It is the first of a series of cases brought to the Geneva-based trade body by countries hit by those measures.

Spain

Spain says it will respond with strength to new US tariffs

Spain has summoned the US ambassador in Madrid to express its complete rejection of any new US tariffs on European Union goods.

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United Kingdom

Why is Farage's Brexit Party leading the polls and what is its plan?

Opinion polls give Nigel Farage's Brexit Party a clear lead in the runup to the European elections, with many voters angry at the UK's failure to leave the EU.

Europe News

EU trade tsar on US: 'We hope we don't impose tariffs on each other'

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom talks about EU-US relations and ties to China.

World

No-deal Brexit “like jumping off cliff without parachute” says former WTO leader

Pascal Good Morning Europe that the idea the United Kingdom would be able to negotiate improved terms in bilateral trade deals “made no sense”.

United Kingdom

Is WTO Article 24 the antidote to a No Deal Brexit? Euronews Answers

Nigel Farage says the UK and EU could continue to trade tariff-free after Brexit. He's right but....

United Kingdom

May has tough messages for fellow G20 leaders

British prime minister doesn't want domestic troubles to undermine her position as a global leader.

Business

World trade volume to fall

The WTO has cut its forecasts for world trade for this year and next year but says the effect of Donald Trumps actions against China have not yet been felt

Europe News

EU lays out plans for World Trade Organisation reform

"We agreed with some of the criticism the US has voiced vis-a-vis China"

Business

Trump's WTO threat

U.S President Donald Trump says he will pull out of the World Trade Organisation unless it "shapes up"

USA

Euroviews. Why Trump's ego is a bigger threat to America than Russia or Iran

Trump's cardinal rule of diplomacy is simple: A deal that he didn't make cannot possibly be any good.

Economy

China says US steel and aluminum tariffs flout WTO rules

Beijing says all countries should oppose trade protectionism.

Economy

Europe to take U.S. tariff concerns to World Trade Organisation

All EU countries are members of the WTO

Economy

Possible US China trade war threatens global growth

Figures show global trade grew at its fastest for six years in 2017

USA

Tit-for-tat trade tariffs between China and the United States fuel fears of a trade war

China may also look to markets in other countries instead of the US, trade representatives say

China

China hits back on US imports

Trade war with Washington intensifies.

Europe News

EU seeks exemptions from Trump's tariffs

Brussels is facing mounting pressure from the European steel industry to protect its interests

Switzerland

Trump's trade tariff plans spark retaliatory fears

There will be winners but more losers if the US president presses ahead with his 'job protection' plan warns the International Trade Centre