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Doha Round Starting to Thaw?
Six weeks after they were suspended indefinitely due to deep differences on tariff and subsidy cuts, the Doha Round global trade negotiations remain frozen. Since the talks broke down in late July, trade ministers and heads of state from around the world have insisted that they are committed to getting the talks started again. However,…
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US Blocks Brazil Request For Compliance Panel In Cotton Case
Brazil on 1 September formally requested the establishment of a WTO panel to examine whether the US was in compliance with a series of rulings against its cotton subsidy programmes. The US blocked the creation of a panel at the meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB). However, WTO rules prohibit it from doing so…
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Vacancy
ICTSD is searching for a HOUSE MANAGING EDITOR AND PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR. His/her duties will include overseeing every step of the production and distribution of its series of periodical and occasional technical publications, as well as corporate newsletters and presentation material. He/she will also supervise and lead development of online publications, including all ICTSD websites. The…
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US And Korea Wrap Up Third Round Of FTA Talks
The US and South Korea held their third round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, from 6-9 September in Seattle. They agreed to concessions on agriculture, textiles and manufactured goods that officials said went further than either had anticipated. However, several obstacles remain if the two countries are to meet their target of concluding a…
- WTO in Brief
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WTO In Brief
US AND RUSSIA WRANGLE OVER WTO MEMBERSHIP Russia, the only major economy not currently part of the WTO, is losing patience with its thirteen-year-long quest for membership in the global trade body. It has threatened to pull out of accession talks with the US, and to cease complying with core…
- Events
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Events
EVENTS For a more comprehensive list of events in trade and sustainable development, please refer to ICTSD’s web calendar. If you would like to submit an event, please email us. Upcoming : 14-20 September 14-15 September, New York City, US: HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT. This high level meeting will take place during the UN General…
- Resources
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Resources
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2006. By the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 2006. This year’s Trade and Development Report offers relevant ideas and general principles for designing macroeconomic, sectoral and trade policies that can help developing countries to succeed in today´s global economic environment. Particular attention is given to policies that support the…