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China seeks WTO probe of US taxes on Chinese goods
GENEVA - China has asked the World Trade Organization to investigate whether the United States is illegally taxing Chinese goods such as steel pipes and off-road tires.
Activities:China-U.S. Trade Ties Source:(AP)
2008-12-22
Obama signals major shift in US trade policy
CHICAGO (AFP) - President-elect Barack Obama has signaled a major shift in US trade policy with a new emphasis on enforceable environmental and labor standards to prevent a "race to the bottom."
Nations:Colombia Mexico People:Bill Richardson Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-12-21
US drags China to WTO over 'protectionist' policy
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States said Friday it had hauled China to the WTO over Beijing's programs to market Chinese-branded goods which Washington charged were based on "protectionist" policy.
Nations:China U.S. Canada Activities:China-U.S. Trade Ties Source:(AFP)
2008-12-19
Hollywood fears piracy may thrive in economic crisis
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Copyright piracy could take a bigger toll on US movies in the current global economic slowdown, including in China where nine out of 10 DVDs sold are pirated, according to a Hollywood's top lobbyist.
Nations:China U.K. Czech Republic Chile Source:(AFP)
2008-12-10
WTO chief postpones meeting on global trade deal
GENEVA (AFP) - WTO head Pascal Lamy has postponed a ministerial meeting to nail down a long-awaited global trade deal, saying key negotiating problems remained after talks with representatives.
Nations:India People:Nicolas Sarkozy Gordon Brown Source:(AFP)
2008-12-08
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