The Flaws of the WTO World Trade Organization
A Look at the Criticisms of the WTO from the Perspective of the Southern Hemisphere. Learn about the role of wto and trade policies in the global trade and environment.
Nov 19, 2009
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Jo Bilson
Swine Flu Infects Pork Trade Policies in China
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
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Daniel Workman
Capping US Farm Subsidies
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 22, 2007
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Daniel Workman
Global Water Sales
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
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Daniel Workman
Illegal Shark Fin Fishing
Shark finning is a black market trade that rakes in over US$1 billion each year while killing 100 million sharks.
Apr 9, 2007
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Daniel Workman
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A senior business and finance writer who also does French translations, notably international trade and insurance materials.