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A Look at the Criticisms of the WTO from the Perspective of the Southern Hemisphere

For the WTO, public scrutiny is a one of the risks of its involvement with underdeveloped countries.

America continues to be a champion for the World Trade Organization (WTO), insisting that the WTO helps to maintain an orderly, rules-based global trading system.

American and European Union trade lawyers win their case charging China with breaking a promise to exempt auto parts from Chinese tariffs.

Ten years ago, on November 30, 1999, 40,000 protesters, including religious groups, workers unions, environmentalists, and anarchists, kept WTO members penned in hotels.

Founded in Singapore, the World Toilet Organization leads initiatives to improve sanitation worldwide.

Multi-nation talks led by the World Trade Organization to lower global trade barriers are suspended in Doha, Quatari - perhaps never to resume.

Using the WTO (World Trade Organization) Canada has launched a formal protest against the European Union's ban on seal based products. Such a challenge is expected.

Mike and Andy are the Yes Men, two guys who set up a satirical website and got invitations to represent the WTO at conferences around the world. Who would find them out?

America, Europe and Canada file a joint complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging China's illegal tariffs

China's ban on pork imports shows how powerless the World Trade Organization is when faced with protectionism that jeopardizes the global economy's fragile recovery.

Increasingly, private companies are taking over water systems and can now use international trade rules to challenge local government authorities on water exports.

Anarchy is often called chaos. Images abound of masked anarchists wearing black, kicking in plate glass windows of trendy coffee shops during the WTO protests in Seattle.

If the U.S. agrees to reduce US$23 billion in annual farm subsidies, the World Trade Organization will regain credibility as a mediator of international trade disputes.

Passed by the US Congress in the middle of the night by just one vote, CAFTA raised many questions about the intention of the Government. The trade agreement is slowly wi

Will imposing economic sanctions on China reduce piracy and counterfeiting? What is the solution for protecting intellectual property rights? Is there a solution?

Worldwide, people are protesting issues. Some protesters facing police weapons, such as tear gas and pepper spray ,often arrange for their own action or street medics.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) sent a research team to answer the question: Does APEC really make a difference to trade?

Germany is a global trade superstar. Offering high-quality engineering solutions, Germany has surpassed the U.S. as the world's top exporting nation for 4 straight years.

In a parting slap at the country that declined to support his invasion of Iraq, George W. Bush dumped a 300% tariff on U.S. imports of that blue-veined marvel, Roquefort

The Lomé Convention was the first experiment in development and co-operation between Europe and Africa after colonial rule. This explains its significance.

Harper's government shows progress towards a free-trade deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) trading bloc.

Called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies east of China, Japan is also a growing economic superpower due to its blossoming trade with the Peoples Republic.

Economic relations between Europe and Africa have entered a new phase known as the Economic Partnership Agreements. How is this perceived in Africa?

Genetic Engineering: Article provides global overview of genetic engineering (GE), genetically modified food, genetically modified organism and biotechnology.

Shark finning is a black market trade that rakes in over US$1 billion each year while killing 100 million sharks.

Competitive advantages from imported Taiwanese motorized mobility scooters can lead to healthy profits.

Not all Republican presidential candidates share George Bush's passion for free trade with countries like Colombia; some have strong reservations about Chinese trade.

While Taiwan has a rich and impressive résumé of international trade accomplishments, the Silicon Island also poses some political, economic and legal risks.

Whether setting up an import business that sources blue tooth wireless headsets from China or custom-made carpets from India, sourcing a reliable supplier can be tricky.

In a parting shot at the country that declined to support his invasion of Iraq, George W. Bush slapped a 300% tariff on U.S. imports of Roquefort. What now?

Despite differences on regulation, APEC leaders meeting in Lima, Peru have resolved to work together to kick start the global economy after the recent financial crisis.

By pooling sovereignty and delegating some of their powers to shared institutions, EU member states can make decisions on specific matters of joint interest as a group.

G-20 world leaders meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss the global financial crisis and potential financial bailouts on a large scale, without Barack Obama in attendance.

Total Indian exports & imports now exceed US$350 billion, a statistic that verifies India's growing importance in global trade.

For many years Jordan, a country with limited natural resources and only 92,300 sq km in size, has struggled economically in a challenging Middle Eastern environment.

Russia warns that the United States can no longer act unilaterally, putting pressure on the President-elect to respond.

The South Ossetia War is actually a conflict between Russia and the United States. The world is waiting to see what the White House's reaction will be.

Is it true that ethical shoppers have to choose between action to reduce global warming and steps to end world hunger?

World-class firms like Infosys make India's vast supply of highly educated but lower-cost workers part of international trade's compelling trend for offshore labor.

Rep. Barney Frank is behind a new act to change current U.S. law that was "imprudently adopted" and infringes on liberty, he said at a press conference.

Here are the top five Cy Young contenders, and a few more who have an outside shot at the award.

A comprehensive United Nations report warns that, despite many successes, overall progress has been too slow for most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

After imposing a 35% tariff on imported tires from China, US President Obama must now join Chinese leaders at the G20 Leaders Summit in Pittsburgh to fight protectionism.

Despite mistrust and occasional fiery rhetoric, burgeoning trade in recent years and converging economic interests are encouraging China and India to cooperate.