World Trade Organization

U.S. Tariffs Violated WTO Rules, Panel Finds
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U.S. Tariffs Violated WTO Rules, Panel Finds

The WTO sided with a complaint from China over tariffs imposed on about $234 billion in goods in 2018.
By Lauren Muskett | September 16, 2020
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U.S. Gets OK to Put up to $7.5B in Tariffs on EU
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U.S. Gets OK to Put up to $7.5B in Tariffs on EU

The World Trade Organization rules the U.S. can retaliate for illegal subsidies to Airbus, possibly escalating trade tensions.
By Matthew Heller | October 2, 2019
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WTO Rebuffs Trump on ‘National Security’ Claims
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WTO Rebuffs Trump on ‘National Security’ Claims

A decision in a Russia-Ukraine trade dispute rejects an argument Trump has made to justify a 25% tariff on global auto imports.
By Matthew Heller | April 5, 2019
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U.S. Blasts China’s Free Trade Posture at WTO
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U.S. Blasts China’s Free Trade Posture at WTO

“We have now entered the realm of Alice in Wonderland,” the U.S. envoy to the WTO says. “White is black. Up is down.”
By Matthew Heller | May 9, 2018
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WTO Forecasts 2.4% Growth in Trade This Year
The Economy

WTO Forecasts 2.4% Growth in Trade This Year

The organization warns that protectionist policies could "undermine higher trade growth over the next two years."
By Matthew Heller | April 13, 2017
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WTO Tells U.S. to Withdraw Boeing Tax Break
Tax

WTO Tells U.S. to Withdraw Boeing Tax Break

A finding that a Washington state measure amounted to an illegal subsidy given the EU a partial victory in a trade battle with the U.S.
By Matthew Heller | November 28, 2016
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WTO Slashes 2015 Growth Forecast to 2.8%
The Economy

WTO Slashes 2015 Growth Forecast to 2.8%

The downward revision from April's 3.3% prediction reflects China's economic slowdown, which has crimped Asia's export growth.
By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2015
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WTO Downgrades Trade Growth Forecast to 3.1%
Supply Chain

WTO Downgrades Trade Growth Forecast to 3.1%

Lower import demand in some regions, political conflicts and even the Ebola virus could contribute to slower global trade growth in 2014.
By Matthew Heller | September 24, 2014
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