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TWN Info Service on WTO Issues (2018)
- ICs still planning to launch e-com pluri-talks at Davos
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Dec 18)
- More questions than answers at Africa e-Com event
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (21 Dec 18)
- GC Chair to launch informal process to address AB crisis
by Kanaga Raja (18 Dec 18)
- US reveals its intentions to permanently paralyse the AB
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Dec 18)
- Rise in trade restrictions, no breakthrough on AB impasse
by Kanaga Raja (13 Dec 18)
- DDA issues must be addressed before considering WTO reform
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Dec 18)
- US urged not to terminate life of WTO's Appellate Body
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Dec 18)
- Current WTO reform proposals must be rejected, says Minister Davies
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Dec 18)
- Strong support for India's initiative on improving DR disciplines
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Dec 18)
- Two more panels set to examine US steel and aluminium duties
by Kanaga Raja (10 Dec 18)
- China faces defining moment in safeguarding its 'development model'
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Dec 18)
- North countries succeed in foisting WTO 'reforms' at G20 meet
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Dec 18)
- China for WTO reform to preserve MTS, respect development models
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Dec 18)
- India, South Africa challenge continuing moratorium on e-com duties
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Nov 18)
- China, India, EU join hands to salvage WTO's Appellate Body
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Nov 18)
- US continues to block AB appointments
by Kanaga Raja (27 Nov 18)
- North waging new form of trade warfare, undermining sovereign rights
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Nov 18)
- Liberalization of global trade may have hit a wall
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Nov 18)
- UK government policies inflicting great misery on the poor
by Kanaga Raja (26 Nov 18)
- South countries sharply concerned over role of IGs in fisheries talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Nov 18)
- China comes out against ambitious rules on e-commerce
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Nov 18)
- South countries strongly oppose joint proposal on WTO notifications
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Nov 18)
- EU charged for causing "systemic" problems over TRQs after Brexit
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Nov 18)
- US unveils new negotiating strategy on counter-notifications
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Nov 18)
- EU steps up campaign for changes to dispute settlement system
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Nov 18)
- Pressure being exerted to oppose India-South Africa e-com proposal
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Nov 18)
- South Africa challenges North on curbing anti-competitive behaviour
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Nov 18)
- Food commodity prices fall for fifth consecutive month
by Kanaga Raja (08 Nov 18)
- Dedicated process to begin addressing AB crisis
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Nov 18)
- US threatens to hold "WTO reforms" hostage over panel requests
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Nov 18)
- US continues blockage of AB appointments
by Kanaga Raja (05 Nov 18)
- US blocks seven panel requests over steel and aluminium duties
by Kanaga Raja (05 Nov 18)
- Ottawa meet's move for launching new round of talks at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Nov 18)
- US-EU-Japan's intrusive transparency proposal targets South
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Oct 18)
- Ottawa meet to initiate first steps to launch new talks at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Oct 18)
- Dates set for MC12 in Astana
by Kanaga Raja (23 Oct 18)
- DG points to escalating trade tensions, no progress on AB impasse
by Kanaga Raja (23 Oct 18)
- South call for expeditious conclusion of DDA talks, oppose new issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Oct 18)
- Members warn demise of AB is the worst crisis facing the WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Oct 18)
- DG did not read report issued by WTO-IMF-WB at Bali last week!
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Oct 18)
- EU taken to task over draft methodology for TRQs after Brexit
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Oct 18)
- Secretariat violates WTO Treaty to promote US agenda at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Oct 18)
- Trump signals intent to intensify trade war with China
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Oct 18)
- US-Canada revised NAFTA deal could pose systemic threat to South
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Oct 18)
- Trade wars a symptom of unbalanced hyperglobalized world
by Kanaga Raja (10 Oct 18)
- Azevedo's pitch for WTO rules in new areas countered at CSO event
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Oct 18)
- US continues to stymie WTO efforts over AB appointments
by Kanaga Raja (09 Oct 18)
- US-EU-Japan WTO proposals target China's trade policies
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Oct 18)
- Developed countries turn their backs on permanent solution for PSH
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Oct 18)
- EU's proposed changes to DSU unlikely to be accepted by US
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Oct 18)
- Crisis in multilateralism unfolding since UNCTAD-14
by Kanaga Raja (08 Oct 18)
- G20 meet to see efforts to begin process to negotiate new WTO rules
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Sept 18)
- EU, US poised for combined assault on China's trade policies
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Sept 18)
- WTO DG, EU and Canada propose comprehensive WTO reform
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Sept 18)
- China to stand firm against US unilateral punitive tariffs
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Sept 18)
- Crisis alla Turca
by IPS/Yilmaz Akyuz (03 Sept 18)
- US blocks AB member Servansing's reappointment
by Kanaga Raja (03 Sept 18)
- The CPTPP: To ratify or not?
by Martin Khor (20 Aug 18)
- United Nations: Food commodity prices fell sharply in July
by Kanaga Raja (08 Aug 18)
- Kazakhstan to host twelfth WTO ministerial conference
by Kanaga Raja (03 Aug 18)
- China asks US to set its fiscal house in order, instead of blaming others
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Aug 18)
- WTO DG urges everyone to speak up for trade
by Kanaga Raja (31 Jul 18)
- WTO investment facilitation & technical assistance activities deferred
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Jul 18)
- Concerns voiced over US unilateral actions, AB deadlock
by Kanaga Raja (30 Jul 18)
- India gravely concerned Secretariat undermining multilateral issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Jul 18)
- US again stymies efforts at WTO over AB selection
by Kanaga Raja (27 Jul 18)
- EU for 'reforms' to end MFN, consensus decision-making at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Jul 18)
- Infructuous dispute consultations on US steel, aluminum duties
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Jul 18)
- US initiates disputes against five nations over retaliatory tariffs
by Kanaga Raja (24 Jul 18)
- India-South Africa call for re-examination of e-com tax moratorium
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Jul 18)
- Trade war - be ready to respond
by Martin Khor (19 Jul 18)
- Switzerland initiates dispute at WTO over US S.232 tariffs
by Kanaga Raja (18 Jul 18)
- US criticised for starting 'trade war', undermining WTO's credibility
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Jul 18)
- G33 for policy instruments to improve food security
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Jul 18)
- Food commodity prices fall amidst rising trade tensions
by Kanaga Raja (13 Jul 18)
- China vows to 'fight back' against US unilateral measures
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Jul 18)
- Russia joins in initiating dispute over US S.232 tariffs
by Kanaga Raja (10 Jul 18)
- Developing and least-developed face worst crisis yet at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Jul 18)
- Australia's tobacco plain packaging not WTO-illegal, says WTO
by Kanaga Raja (09 Jul 18)
- China-India renew battle to end US-EU agri-support policies
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Jul 18)
- Australia wins major WTO ruling over tobacco plain packaging
by Kanaga Raja (09 Jul 18)
- China urges members to join fight against US unilateralism
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Jul 18)
- G20 trade-restrictive measures almost doubles, says WTO
by Kanaga Raja (09 Jul 18)
- US panicky over escalating retaliations against its S.232 tariffs?
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Jul 18)
- US prolongs stalemate by again blocking consensus on AB selection
by Kanaga Raja (02 Jul 18)
- Dispute settlement system facing terminal existential crisis
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Jul 18)
- US protects home market, wants more access from South for GSP
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Jun 18)
- China, India, South Africa holding 'system to hostage', says EU
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Jun 18)
- UNCTAD releases policy tool to help LDCs meet SDGs
by Kanaga Raja (14 Jun 18)
- Mexico, Canada initiate disputes over US tariffs on steel, aluminium
by Kanaga Raja (14 Jun 18)
- Trump calls WTO a disaster, but wants new disciplines on innovation
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Jun 18)
- EU initiates WTO dispute against US tariffs on steel, aluminium
by Kanaga Raja (14 Jun 18)
- US refuses to discuss trade and investment at OECD
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Jun 18)
- South stresses development as central priority for resilience in WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Jun 18)
- As US strikes trade turmoil, others embrace WTO-MTS
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Jun 18)
- Multilateralism and international trade under pressure
by Kanaga Raja (04 Jun 18)
- US again blocks consensus over AB appointments
by Kanaga Raja (04 Jun 18)
- "WTO doesn't deserve to die through asphyxiation"
by Kanaga Raja (01 Jun 18)
- Panel set to examine India's export-related measures
by Kanaga Raja (31 May 18)
- China-South Africa for strengthened TRIPS flexibilities
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 May 18)
- US-Australia-Brazil try hijacking Doha agri-talks from core mandates
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 May 18)
- WTO Members propose retaliation over US steel, aluminium tariffs
by Kanaga Raja (30 May 18)
- India initiates dispute at WTO over US tariffs on steel, aluminium
by Kanaga Raja (30 May 18)
- US intensifies trade war on several nations
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 May 18)
- US settles for low-ambition agreement with China
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 May 18)
- AB member Servansing seeking second term
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 May 18)
- AB rules partially against EU over Airbus subsidy compliance
by Kanaga Raja (18 May 18)
- US aiming to make flawed and skewed UR agri-disciplines permanent
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 May 18)
- KEI on Trump's efforts to raise drug prices internationally
by Kanaga Raja (15 May 18)
- Palestine: HR experts ask Israel to end disproportionate use of force
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (15 May 18)
- AB chair calls for 'constructive dialogue' on DSU concerns
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (15 May 18)
- US under fire at GC over AB blockage, unilateral actions
by Kanaga Raja (14 May 18)
- China assails US over its 'unilateralism and protectionism'
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 May 18)
- Concerns voiced over trade tensions, AB blockage at HOD
by Kanaga Raja (14 May 18)
- WTO secretariat slated by DCs over its work on pluris, ignoring DDA
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 May 18)
- China to denounce US threats to MTS at General Council
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 May 18)
- Longstanding impasse over AB appointments continues
by Kanaga Raja (04 May 18)
- VERs on steel and aluminum or extra tariffs, says the US to allies
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 May 18)
- China calls for common front on US S.301 measures
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 May 18)
- New EU anti-dumping methodology comes under criticism
by Kanaga Raja (02 May 18)
- Challenges and opportunities in commodity markets
by Kanaga Raja (30 Apr 18)
- Three-pronged assault on WTO-MTS by the US
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (27 Apr 18)
- US faulted at WTO Safeguards Committee over S.232 actions
by Kanaga Raja (26 Apr 18)
- Turkey latest to seek consultations over US S.232 actions
by Kanaga Raja (25 Apr 18)
- Russia joins in seeking consultations on US S.232 actions
by Kanaga Raja (24 Apr 18)
- Attempts under way to bury the AB appeal process
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Apr 18)
- Plus and minuses of digital platforms for South
by Kanaga Raja (20 Apr 18)
- India also seeks consultations with US on steel, aluminium tariffs
by Kanaga Raja (19 Apr 18)
- EU requests consultations with US on steel, aluminium tariffs
by Kanaga Raja (19 Apr 18)
- DG Azevedo ambivalent on US trade war threats, AB blockage
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Apr 18)
- Strong growth at risk from escalating trade tensions, says WTO
by Kanaga Raja (16 Apr 18)
- World merchandise trade to grow 4.4% this year, says WTO
by Kanaga Raja (13 Apr 18)
- Europe: PPPs show "widespread shortcomings and limited benefits"
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (12 Apr 18)
- China initiates dispute on US tariffs on steel, aluminium
by Kanaga Raja (12 Apr 18)
- Major developing countries face concerted assault on S&DT flexibilities
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Apr 18)
- China responds robustly to threats of additional $100 billion tariffs
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Apr 18)
- United Nations: Palestinians denied the right to development, says UNCTAD
by Kanaga Raja (11 Apr 18)
- US claims no basis for safeguard consultations on its S.232 actions
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Apr 18)
- China's tit-for-tat response to US planned $50 billion tariffs
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Apr 18)
- US continues to block appointment of new AB members
by Kanaga Raja (04 Apr 18)
- US slammed at Goods Council over its unilateral actions
by Kanaga Raja (29 Mar 18)
- US compliance measures on China CV duties held contra-WTO
by Kanaga Raja (23 Mar 18)
- Indonesia won't participate in any plurilateral, says Minister Lukita
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Mar 18)
- Many fiercely oppose changes to DSU, says South Africa's Rob Davies
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Mar 18)
- Many oppose changes to DSU, pluri negotiations at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Mar 18)
- 'Might is right should not become rule in global trade,' says India PM
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Mar 18)
- Ministers concerned over unilateral trade measures, AB impasse
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Mar 18)
- GPA Committee Chair outlines five goals for this year
by Kanaga Raja (19 Mar 18)
- DG, defying mandates, deputes his officials to attend pluri-meetings
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Mar 18)
- Azevedo moots 'back to old GATT' on dispute settlement
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Mar 18)
- Trump's launch of a global trade war
by Martin Khor (16 Mar 18)
- India for political guidance on systemic challenges to MTS
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Mar 18)
- WTO can't be immune to concerns on globalization impact
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Mar 18)
- DG warns on trade wars, but silent on Trump denigration of WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Mar 18)
- US under fire at General Council over proposed unilateral actions
by Kanaga Raja (12 Mar 18)
- The new CPTPP trade pact is much like the old TPP
by Martin Khor (12 Mar 18)
- Feminist groups say 'NO' to CPTPP signing on Women's Day
by Kanaga Raja (12 Mar 18)
- Strong concerns over AB impasse, US move on steel, aluminium
by Kanaga Raja (08 Mar 18)
- US slammed over unilateral trade measures and AB blockage
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Mar 18)
- Impasse over AB selection continues, as US blocks latest proposal
by Kanaga Raja (06 Mar 18)
- WTO chief, China, EU and US advocate plurilaterals
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Mar 18)
- Korea's import ban on Japanese fish products held WTO-illegal
by Kanaga Raja (28 Feb 18)
- DG inciting sponsors of plurilateral initiatives to intensify campaign
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Feb 18)
- AB impasse accentuated by DG's silence, voting mooted by some
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Feb 18)
- Developing nations, LDCs demand TRIPS flexibilities implementation
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Feb 18)
- Investment Policy Brief - How international investment agreements have made debt restructuring even more difficult and costly
(20 Feb 18)
- Attacks against multilateralism likely at mini-ministerial in India
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Feb 18)
- Guiding principles on HR impact of economic reforms
by Kanaga Raja (14 Feb 18)
- US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
by Kanaga Raja (13 Feb 18)
- Extraordinary summit to be held on Africa's CFTA this March
by Kanaga Raja (12 Feb 18)
- US tax reform could lead to repatriation of $2 trillion
by Kanaga Raja (09 Feb 18)
- LDCs' outlook improving, but fraught with uncertainties
by Kanaga Raja (07 Feb 18)
- Brazil seeks 'structured discussions' on investment facilitation
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Feb 18)
- OHCHR reviews some 206 companies linked to Israeli settlements
by Kanaga Raja (05 Feb 18)
- WTO Members debate how to organise work on fisheries subsidies
by Kanaga Raja (05 Feb 18)
- A Global New Deal needed to rebalance globalization
by Kanaga Raja (05 Feb 18)
- High levels of antibiotic resistance to serious infections, says WHO
by Kanaga Raja (02 Feb 18)
- Major ICs step up efforts to smuggle E-com pluri at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Feb 18)
- E-com WTO rules via pluri will undermine MTS credibility
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Feb 18)
- EU's AD duties on biodiesel from Indonesia held WTO-illegal
by Kanaga Raja (02 Feb 18)
- United Nations: FDI flows fell by 16% last year, says UNCTAD
by Kanaga Raja (02 Feb 18)
- Continuing impasse over AB selection process
by Kanaga Raja (02 Feb 18)
- US likely to project China as biggest threat to WTO at Davos meet
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Jan 18)
- US given till 22 August 2018 to comply in AD dispute with China
by Kanaga Raja (24 Jan 18)
- SouthViews: Critical issues to watch in 2018
by Martin Khor (05 Jan 18)
- United Nations: Internet experts & trade negotiators working in silos
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (03 Jan 18)
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