WTO
EU to boost measures to protect trade after WTO impasse
A proposal to change some EU trade rules will enable it to act even when the WTO can’t give a final ruling.
World trade without rules? US shuts down WTO appeals court
Risks rising protectionism as countries could use tariffs and other sanctions to limit imports.
European Union fails to end illegal subsidies for Airbus: WTO
Panel found that the EU had not taken sufficient steps to end harm to Boeing.
China seeks $2.4B in penalties against US at WTO
Decision says US must use “distorted Chinese prices” to measure subsidies in case that predates Trump.
Canada OK with EU plan to help WTO deal with Trump disruption: Carr
Alternative arbitration process would mirror the function of the Appellate Body.
US, China trade conflict was 20 years in the making
Eleven rounds of negotiations have failed to settle a dispute over Beijing’s push to challenge US technological dominance.
Canada calls out China at WTO for evidence to back canola ban
Two separate inspections by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have turned up nothing.
US wins WTO case against China over grain exports
China can appeal the decision.
From jets to cheese: US wants to put new tariffs on EU [UPDATED]
Suggests a breakdown in talks with the European Union over trade.
World trade forecasts slashed again amid US China standoff
Downgrade from 3.7% World Trade Organization forecast issued in September.
Future of WTO splits leaders at Asia Pacific summit
The Liberals have been championing changes to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which has drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump.
U.S., China on the agenda, not at the table for WTO reform talks in Ottawa
The U.S. and China won’t be in the room Wednesday when 13 countries, including Canada, gather to discuss how best to bring the WTO into the 21st century.
WTO cuts trade growth forecast to 3.9% for 2018
Trade body predicts a further slowing of growth in volume terms to 3.7% in 2019.
[UPDATE] China files WTO challenge to US solar tariffs, sends trade envoy to US
Says 30% tariffs announced in January violate WTO rules and improperly help US producers.
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Canada to join Mexico, Japan, South Korea, EU to talk auto tariffs
Auto parts makers say Canada and other countries have little choice but to respond in kind to any US trade actions.
