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Trade officials call for Doha deal to fight protectionism
Trade officials call for Doha deal to fight protectionism

04/02/2009

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Finishing the Doha Round of global trade talks is the best step global leaders can take to avoid a destructive protectionist backlash from the current economic crisis, trade officials said on Saturday.
Out of Gaps In Treaties, First Salvos Of Trade War
Out of Gaps In Treaties, First Salvos Of Trade War

04/02/2009

In 1930, Congress fired the first shot in a protectionist battle that prolonged and deepened the Great Depression. After passing a bill aimed at saving American jobs by effectively barring 20,000 imported goods
EU puts antidumping duties on Chinese screws, bolts
EU puts antidumping duties on Chinese screws, bolts

04/02/2009

BRUSSELS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The European Union imposed on Saturday import duties of up to 85 percent on screws and bolts from China, a move likely to trigger retaliatory action by Beijing at the World Trade Organisation.
China to begin sunset review of anti-dumping duties on imported phenol
China to begin sunset review of anti-dumping duties on imported phenol

04/02/2009

BEIJING, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce said Saturday it will start a sunset review of its five-year anti-dumping duties on phenol imports from Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States and Taiwan.
As the looms go silent in Benaras
As the looms go silent in Benaras

04/02/2009

Hands that wove magic with zari are pulling rickshaws to survive. A combination of mechanisation and duty-free import of silk yarn and fabric have ensured the ruin of the Benarasi weavers.
Europe battles US biodiesel subsidies with imports up 40%
Europe battles US biodiesel subsidies with imports up 40%

03/02/2009

Europe's battle against "heavily-subsidised" US biodiesel is continuing after new figures suggest that there was a surge in imports last year.
EU warned on protectionism
EU warned on protectionism

03/02/2009

Some of Europe's largest retailers yesterday warned against a resurgence in protectionist behaviour during the downturn, as they seek to avoid an increase in "anti-dumping" cases.
Eu To Examine Us Biodiesel Exports
Eu To Examine Us Biodiesel Exports

03/02/2009

EU to examine US biodiesel exports Surging imports of US biodiesel into Europe have prompted an investigation by the EU Anti-Dumping Committee.
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