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World Trade Organization
Why U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are a big moment for the WTO
Mar 20, 2018
President Donald Trump’s import duties on steel and aluminum take effect Friday. The Europeans have already drawn up their list of retaliatory items. There’s serious talk at the White House of extra tariffs on Chinese products and counterthreats to take…
Trump reignites a long-standing debate on trade
May 27, 2016
There are lots of reasons to care if there's a trade war.
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China and U.S. reach agreement on high tech products
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Stan Alcorn
Nov 11, 2014
Here's what it says and why it matters.
India plays chicken with the W.T.O.
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Jeff Tyler
Jul 31, 2014
India holds up passage of an international trade deal in order to press its agenda.
Will long awaited WTO deal be 'Doha-lite'?
Nov 22, 2013
Is it possible that after 12 years of negotiation that a new global trade deal could be announced this weekend?
World Trade Center name brings in thousands of dollars
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 9, 2013
Big bucks for the "World Trade Center" moniker -- is it worth it?
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WTO appoints new leader, but will it affect your job?
May 8, 2013
Brazil's Roberto Azevedo has been chosen to become the next leader of the World Trade Organization, he will be the first Latin American to head the international group.
Online gambling dispute may turn into copyright battle
Jan 29, 2013
In retaliation for a U.S. ban on online gambling, the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda is now threatening to strip copyright protections from American media.