Discover the evolution of international trade agreements from mercantilism to modern global trade, highlighting trends in multilateral and regional arrangements.

The US’ diagnosis of some of WTO’s problems is valid. But it does not lay out a constructive agenda for reform ...

The Asian Development Bank and RAPID study finds that Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status will end its ability to use ...

India and Indonesia’s refusal to ratify the WTO’s fisheries subsidies agreement is weakening efforts to curb overfishing and ...

Countries are making progress on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) but will fall short of clinching a deal at a ...

The Philippines announced its decision to accept the stabilized text of the trade Agreement on Electronic Commerce and join its co-sponsors, making the country the 72nd co-sponsor of the initiative.

The Turnberry System is a way to replace the WTO-based postwar multilateral trading system with bilateral agreements. It marks a significant turning point in global trade rules and will profoundly ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. Bruce Hirsh is principal at Tailwind Global Strategies LLC and “of counsel” to Capitol Counsel LLC. The WTO, already hamstrung by its need ...

China files a WTO complaint against India over solar sector subsidies and tariffs on IT goods, alleging violations of global ...

USPres George Bush and Fernando Collor de Mello of Brazil watch as Trade Reps. Carla Hills of the US and Paraguayan Forgn Minister Alexis Fruto, Argetine FM F Guido di Tella, Brazil's FM Hector Gros, ...

Uzbekistan's authorities are currently continuing to coordinate national legislation with WTO requirements. For example, the monopoly rights of several state-owned companies were revoked in June.

China has launched a complaint with the World Trade Organization over Indian measures on trade of solar cells and modules as ...