
Your search for "World Trade Organization" produced 613 items.
| 1. A preference for preferences | March 4, 2010 |
Were ‘unfair' trade preferences at the heart of the banana war? No. Preferences are central to international trade with developing countries and are becoming more refined.... |
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| 2. Tackling threats by finding room for the free-riders | February 11, 2010 |
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To curb climate change, we need to restrict free-riding. In the latest letter in our exchange on the role of trade measures in international efforts to curb climate change... | |
| 3. China takes EU to WTO | February 4, 2010 |
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Beijing takes dispute over footwear duties to international trade body. China has complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about anti-dumping duties that the EU... | |
| 4. A method to its madness | February 4, 2010 |
The European Commission's approval of some genetically modified foods has angered many, but should be seen as part of a broader effort to manage the pressures from member... |
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| 5. A shallow argument in favour of trade limits | January 28, 2010 |
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Are trade restrictions on countries that fail to take measures to reduce pollution helpful or ineffective? The continuation of a debate. In his letter published earlier... | |
| 6. MEPs agree working relations with Barroso | January 28, 2010 |
Commission president 'special relationship' with the Parliament over the next five years. European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has negotiated a deal with... |
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| 7. Myths about ‘banana wars' | January 14, 2010 |
A former senior trade official reviews what was the EU's longest-running trade dispute. You reported that a final agreement has been reached between the EU and its banana... |
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| 8. Scare-mongering by free-trader | January 14, 2010 |
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Who is killing the spirit of the WTO? Fredrik Erixon's opinion piece “A sorry tale of protectionism and two global conferences” (17 December-6 January) displays at best... | |
| 9. Ones to watch | January 7, 2010 |
Michel Barnier |
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| 10. A new decade and a new transatlantic strategy? | January 7, 2010 |
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The transatlantic relationship needs a new sense of purpose. A new year, a new European Commission and a US president who can no longer get by simply by not being George... | |
| 11. A sorry tale of protectionism and two global conferences | December 17, 2009 |
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Is it a bad omen – or only a sign of the times – that hotels are this year much busier in Copenhagen than in Geneva? The ministerial conference that the World Trade... | |
| 12. EU, Latin America end 'banana wars' | December 15, 2009 |
Agreement brings to an end the world's longest-running trade dispute. The EU has agreed to slash tariffs on bananas imported from Latin America in a bid to end the oldest... |
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| 13. Ashton takes over foreign policy reins | November 26, 2009 |
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The EU's new high representative will have to be a quick learner to get to grips with her new job. The European Union's new institutional arrangements for managing foreign... | |
| 14. EU wants details on China's plans to cut emissions | November 26, 2009 |
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Climate change to top summit agenda. A summit between the EU and China in Nanjing on Monday (30 November) is to focus largely on climate change. It takes place just seven... | |
| 15. Making slow and steady progress | November 26, 2009 |
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Energy warning system puts pressure on Ukraine but WTO negotiations havecaused concern in Europe Relations between the European Union and Russia have been so devoid of... | |
| 16. Trade diplomat to lead EU's foreign policy | November 19, 2009 |
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The newly appointed foreign policy chief has a record of achievement during her brief spell in charge of EU trade policy. The woman who will be the EU's high representative... | |
| 17. Movers & shakers | November 5, 2009 |
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| 18. A green and pleasant land? | November 5, 2009 |
Greenland's prime minister does not want his country to become a ‘living museum' and is keen to tap into its vast natural wealth. As the glaciers begin to melt, Greenland... |
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| 19. Fit for purpose | November 5, 2009 |
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The perfect high representative? The qualities necessary for the new post of high representative for foreign affairs and security policy include global standing,... | |
| 20. It's time to stand up to China | October 22, 2009 |
China's emissaries do not pull their punches when they visit Europe, and Europeans should be less worried about causing offence when they go to China. Three ‘wise men'... |
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