Doha talks deadlocked despite world trade meeting

The WTO has wrapped up a ministerial meeting on the Doha Round of negotiations for a global free trade pact with some minister calling for a new path.

SA: Developmental issues essential at WTO

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the developmental mandate will be fundamental at the World Trade Organisation's ministerial conference.

Criticisms of Itac

The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference has levelled some stinging criticisms at Itac following its protracted anti-dumping struggle.

China plans WTO raw materials ruling appeal

China will appeal a World Trade Organisation rejection of its curbs on exports of industrial raw materials, the government has said.

Doha trade talks 'will not be finalised in 2011'

The Doha round of trade talks will not finish this year -- "the 2011 window of opportunity is closed", says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Walmart deal a signpost to the future

The government's local procurement conditions could be in defiance of its WTO commitments.

WTO head: Debt 'bomb' threatens recovery

France is sitting on a time-bomb of massive public debt as a fragile economic recovery takes hold, the French head of the WTO warned on Friday.

WTO's Lamy: Give Doha negotiators more flexibility

G20 leaders must give their negotiators more flexibility to ensure they can actually reach a global trade deal, the head of the WTO said on Monday.

China blasts US tyre duties as protectionist

China lashed a US decision to impose duties on Chinese-made tyres, calling them flagrant protectionism.

Ministers meet to put 2010 Doha deal in sight

Trade ministers meet in New Delhi for talks that the WTO says could lay the groundwork for a push to reach a new global free-trade pact next year.

US urges emerging powers to open markets

Emerging countries such as China, India, Brazil and South Africa must open their markets to secure a new global trade deal, the US said on Wednesday.

WTO's Lamy: Doha deal in sight

The Doha round of global trade talks could be concluded within eight months, the head of the WTO said on Tuesday.

WTO's Lamy urges Doha deal to help fight crisis

Leaders should make early efforts to conclude the Doha round of global trade talks as a key part of fighting the crisis, the head of the WTO said.

Rebuilding the economy: It's a lot to do in one day

Seventy-six years ago, hopes were high that an international meeting held at the Geological Museum in London would provide a boost for the economy.

Trade ministers meet amid protectionism fears

Trade ministers from two dozen countries met in the Swiss ski resort of Davos on Saturday amid fears that protectionism is increasing.

WTO hopes for renewed Doha push this year

The WTO hopes that trade powers will renew efforts to reach a deal in the long-running Doha talks to free up global commerce this year.

Lamy urges WTO members to bridge gaps

World Trade Organisation director general Pascal Lamy urged member nations to show flexibility and narrow their remaining differences on

Rich countries to cut emissions first – Harvard

A report has called for rich nations to make the first cuts in greenhouse gases while developing countries carry on as usual for the time being.

Rich countries 'turned world into casino'

Leaders from Brazil and South Africa on Wednesday blamed rich countries for the financial crisis that is hurting the developing world.

WTO: Financial crisis no cause for protectionism

The financial crisis should not undermine efforts to open up the global economy, the head of the World Trade Organisation said on Wednesday.

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