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'They're not competing, they're cheating': US President Joe Biden calls for sharply higher tariffs on Chinese steel and other metals on a visit to Pittsburgh ... Show more   www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-call-higher-tariffs-chinese-metals-steel-city-pittsburgh-2024-04-17/
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South Africa Files WTO Complaint Against EU Over Barriers to Citrus Exports: South Africa has taken a preliminary step toward filing a complaint with the World ...
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South Africa Files WTO Complaint Against EU Over Barriers to Citrus ...
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'We need to make sure that those who did not benefit during the first round benefit this time,' says the head of the WTO. Find out more about what she had to ... Show more   www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/wto-director-general-davos-globalization/
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Next Chinese trade war could benefit the planet: A trade war between China and the West over green goods is certainly not the best way to combat climate change ...
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Next Chinese trade war could benefit the planet
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Food security is a concern in Ireland: Some 83% of the fruit and vegetables we consume are not Irish. We now import 70,000 tonnes of potatoes each year — as well ...
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Food security is a concern in Ireland
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Commentary: US is rejecting 200 years of economics to block China clean tech: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s plan is a protectionist disaster that will ...
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Commentary: US is rejecting 200 years of economics to block China clean ...
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Blinken raises concerns about Chinese trade policies with local officials in Shanghai
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Blinken raises concerns about Chinese trade policies with local officials ...
Quick Glance: China Urges Blinken to Choose Between Stability and 'Downward Spiral'
  • Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized the need for the US and China to be partners to ensure stability.

  • Xi and Blinken discussed the importance of escalating communication and responsibly addressing differences.

  • The meetings highlighted sharp tensions between the two superpowers, with China presenting a choice between stability and a downward spiral.

  • Discussions covered topics such as technology, Taiwan, China's support for Russia, and the significance of peace in the Taiwan Strait.
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World trade to fall 1.2% in value this year: The WTO forecast does not include impact on trade values, which is a commonly used parameter to measure trade ...
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World trade to fall 1.2% in value this year
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Firm offices raided, China calls EU ‘protectionist’: Beijing has called the EU “protectionist” after the latter raided the offices of a Chinese security ...
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Firm offices raided, China calls EU ‘protectionist’
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U.S. Protectionism: Intensified Inward-Looking Debate in Presidential Race Sparks Concern
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U.S. Protectionism: Intensified Inward-Looking Debate in Presidential Race ...
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Global trade hit over $30tn in 2023 – WTO: Global trade has continued to grow, reaching over US$ 30.4 trillion in 2023, a fivefold increase since 1995 ...
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Global trade hit over $30tn in 2023 – WTO
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The US Is no longer the arsenal of democracy: For the first several decades after World War II, the United States championed free trade ...
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The US Is no longer the arsenal of democracy
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CX Daily: China’s Balancing Act to Keep Its Social Security System Afloat - mailchi.mp/caixin/cx-daily-june-9-asias-ruined-run-of-pandemic-success-279639
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta, World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi ... Show more
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Opinion| As it finesses its strategy on trade, the EU needs to think how to moderate its sustainability agenda, which is proving too much for its trading ... Show more   www.euronews.com/business/2024/04/22/the-great-disconnect-why-eu-trade-policy-and-climate-are-running-into-the-sand
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This article looks in two parts at the erosion of trade policy space in global trade. Part I focuses on the incompatibility with World Trade Organization rules ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20240421/ransford-smith-global-trade-navigating-world-constricting-trade-policy-space   #GLNROped
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The global economy has become fragmented. Here’s how Canada can help repair it: Canada is the chair of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for ...
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The global economy has become fragmented. Here’s how Canada can help ...
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The Indian trade policy paradox: Plurilateral treaties are legally recognised with the WTO structure, included in Annex 4 of the WTO Agreement. 
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The Indian trade policy paradox
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Top stories of the week:South Africa challenges EU at WTO over restrictions on citrus fruit trade
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The US's New Trade Weapon Against China Is Carbon: Biden’s climate envoy just foreshadowed the end of the WTO as the US rewrites international rules to ...
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The US's New Trade Weapon Against China Is Carbon
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Dollar Power: Fed's Higher-for-Longer Is Turning the Currency Screws: Powell makes clear that the Fed won’t cut soon. The dollar is turning the screws ...
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Dollar Power: Fed's Higher-for-Longer Is Turning the Currency Screws
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Reciprocal Access: How to Deal with TikTok and Other Chinese Apps Fairly and Democratically
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Reciprocal Access: How to Deal with TikTok and Other Chinese Apps Fairly ...
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US and China Continue to Spar Over Overcapacity Claims: The US reiterated to China its concerns over what it sees as industrial overcapacity in the world’s ...
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US and China Continue to Spar Over Overcapacity Claims
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Reciprocal Access: How to Deal with TikTok and Other Chinese Apps Fairly and Democratically
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Reciprocal Access: How to Deal with TikTok and Other Chinese Apps Fairly ...
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WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala to headline NBA 2024 conference : The NBA president explained that Okonjo-Iweala was selected due to her achievements both in Nigeria and ...
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WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala to headline NBA 2024 conference 
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China steels itself for new front in trade war after US proposes tariffs on metals
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China steels itself for new front in trade war after US proposes tariffs ...
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South Africa challenges EU at WTO over restrictions on citrus fruit trade: South Africa, the world’s second-largest citrus exporter in the world after Spain ...
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South Africa challenges EU at WTO over restrictions on citrus fruit trade
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World Trade Organization (WTO) Conference: Fair Trade Agenda: Despite many conflicts, the multilateral trading order is not dead. What is urgently needed is for ...
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World Trade Organization (WTO) Conference: Fair Trade Agenda
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Former Jamaica and West Indies Captain Christopher Gayle is expressing hope that this year’s ICC T20 men’s World Cup tournament ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/a-big-hit/
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At a time when global trade faces multiple challenges on its path to recovery, the #WorldTradeOrganisation chief has a warning. What is WTO Director-General #NgoziOkonjoIweala 's warning ... Show more   #BusinessNews
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‘Disgrace’ of a trial: Trump strains on New York courtroom leash: NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump could not have made his feelings clearer: he would ...
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‘Disgrace’ of a trial: Trump strains on New York courtroom leash
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WTO chief urges ‘cool head’ if Trump wins, imposes new tariffs: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The head of the World Trade Organization on Tuesday called on ...
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WTO chief urges ‘cool head’ if Trump wins, imposes new tariffs
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Ethiopia’s Path to WTO Membership and Economic Reform: Ethiopia is on an assertive path to secure its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) by 2026
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Ethiopia’s Path to WTO Membership and Economic Reform
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India opened up its market for US: Biden administration: Washington, Apr 16 (PTI) After resolving half a dozen WTO disputes last year, India opened up its market ...
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India opened up its market for US: Biden administration
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US Set to Ring Alarm Bells Over Chinese Industry on World Stage: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China’s leaders that the nation’s manufacturing power ...
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US Set to Ring Alarm Bells Over Chinese Industry on World Stage
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Why it’s China’s turn now: In the second half of the 20th century, scholars and macrohistorians like Alvin Toffler, Francis Fukuyama and Paul Kennedy developed ...
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Why it’s China’s turn now
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The Editor, Madam: Jamaica Customs Agency’s recent clarification on duty calculations for imports exceeding the de minimis threshold of US$100 has sparked ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/letters/20240415/taxing-full-amount-over-duty-free-threshold-unfair   #GLNROped
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2 in 1: Türkiye grabs record share in global goods, services exports: Türkiye managed to secure a record share in global outbound shipments and services exports ...
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2 in 1: Türkiye grabs record share in global goods, services exports
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Fitness centre China’: world champion in development can do more, solve overcapacity, top business leader Joerg Wuttke says
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Fitness centre China’: world champion in development can do ...
Quick Glance: Hong Kong Denies Entry to Press Freedom Advocate
  • Reporters Without Borders reported that a representative of the organization was deported from Hong Kong upon arrival on Wednesday.

  • Aleksandra Bielakowska, a representative of Reporters Without Borders based in Taiwan, was detained for six hours at Hong Kong International Airport and then deported without explanation.

  • Bielakowska traveled to Hong Kong to meet with journalists and monitor the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment for national security offenses.

  • Hong Kong has witnessed a significant decline in press freedom in recent years, ranking 140th out of 180 countries and territories in Reporters Without Borders' 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
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Türkiye's share in global exports hits record level in 2023: Türkiye's goods exports increase despite narrowing in global trade figures last year
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Türkiye's share in global exports hits record level in 2023
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World trade to rebound in 2024, grow 2.6%: WTO: The WTO, however, lowered its forecast for growth in 2024 of world merchandise trade volumes to 2 ...
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World trade to rebound in 2024, grow 2.6%: WTO
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Top 10 Countries With Most Powerful Military Strength [2024] - Forbes India: Find out the top 10 powerful countries by military strength rankings in 2024 and why ...
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Top 10 Countries With Most Powerful Military Strength [2024] - Forbes ...
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The China pushback uniting major world powers: Large economies have taken aim at cheap products from subsidized Chinese industries.
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The China pushback uniting major world powers
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Should alcoholic beverages have cancer warning labels?: Fifteen words are roiling the global alcohol industry. Beginning in 2026, containers of beer ...
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Should alcoholic beverages have cancer warning labels?
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Global Trade and Investment Shifting Amid US-China Tensions, Says IMF: The IMF highlights a growing US-China trade divide, creating distinct US- and ...
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Global Trade and Investment Shifting Amid US-China Tensions, Says IMF
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Ukraine's farmers slam EU import controls on food products: The paradoxical move to tighten EU import controls on agricultural goods from Ukraine ...
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Ukraine's farmers slam EU import controls on food products
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The Hidden Costs of “Slowbalization” | by Daniel Gros - Project Syndicate: Daniel Gros explains why countries that engage in discriminatory practices end up ...
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The Hidden Costs of “Slowbalization” | by Daniel Gros - Project Syndicate
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WTO urges African leaders to prioritise investment: The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged African leaders to ...
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WTO urges African leaders to prioritise investment
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The Japanese economy faces major challenges as rising geopolitical tensions and protectionist policies threaten to restrict international supply chains and ... Show more   www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/4001425/
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What Is Toddler Milk? What Parents Should Know About the Companies That Market It.
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What Is Toddler Milk? What Parents Should Know About the Companies That ...
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Chinese manufacturers in Mexico tread on thin ice amid threat of more US barriers
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Chinese manufacturers in Mexico tread on thin ice amid threat of more US ...
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Yellen Chides China Over ‘Coercive’ Moves Against US Firms: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen chided China for “unfair” treatment of American and other foreign ...
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Yellen Chides China Over ‘Coercive’ Moves Against US Firms
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Dysfunction and division darken the WTO’s 30-year dream of free trade: As the organisation’s anniversary nears, borders around the world are closing again
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Dysfunction and division darken the WTO’s 30-year dream of free trade