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WTO tells U.S. to cut trade barriers, improve exports

19/05/2008

GENEVA, May 16 (Reuters) - The United States should cut barriers to its markets to help it tackle economic turmoil, and boost exports to deal with its current account deficit, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said.

U.S. Diamond Sawblades Industry Applauds ITC Decision in Antidumping Investigation

19/05/2008

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ ----The Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers' Coalition, an ad hoc trade association of U.S. producers of diamond sawblades, praised Wednesday's U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC: 55.84, +0.84, +1.52%) determination that imports of diamond sawblades from Korea and the People's Republic of China threaten material injury to U.S. sawblades producers. The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that imports from both countries are sold at "dumped" prices in the U.S. market.

India ask US, EU to show leadership in Doha talks

19/05/2008

New Delhi, May 16, 2008 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- -- India today said the multilateral negotiations on Doha Round are poised at a delicate stage and their conclusion will depend on the beneficiaries of the previous WTO agreements willing to make contributions for a new trade deal.

Doha round delicately poised: Kamal Nath

19/05/2008

NEW DELHI: The success of the delicately poised Doha Round of negotiations will depend on a number of factors, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath, said on Friday.

U.S. appeals WTO shrimp import rulings

19/05/2008

ENEVA, May 13 (Reuters) - The United States has appealed World Trade Organization (WTO) rulings condemning its measures against cheap shrimp imports from India and Thailand, according to U.S. documents filed at the WTO.

Russia may curb pipe imports from China

19/05/2008

Interfax reported that Russian government commission for protective measures in foreign trade is planning to consider imposing special protective measures against large diameter pipes imported from China.

Taiwan Levies Anti-dumping Tax on Two China Footwear Makers

19/05/2008

Taipei, May 14, 2008 (CENS)--To curb the dumping of footwear made in China in Taiwan, Taiwan government recently demanded shoemakers in China to sign an anti-dumping agreement.

Indonesia sets paper trade dispute against S. Africa

19/05/2008

GENEVA (Reuters) - Indonesia has launched a trade dispute against South Africa at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), challenging South Africa's imposition of duties against cheap imports of paper.