World Trade Organization

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.

May 5, 2009 - Daniel Workman

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.

Sep 23, 2007 - Daniel Workman

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

Apr 16, 2007 - Daniel Workman

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

Apr 9, 2007 - Daniel Workman

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.

Mar 1, 2007 - Daniel Workman

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

Aug 1, 2006 - Daniel Workman