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US accuses China of flouting WTO rules

17/01/2014

Import duties charged by the Chinese on American hi-tech steel exports have been costing US producers more than $250 million, according to a report by the BBC.

Brazil cotton growers pessimistic on U.S. subsidies dispute

17/01/2014

Brazilian cotton producers visiting Washington were pessimistic that the U.S. Congress would finish wrangling over farm policy in time to comply with international rules on cotton subsidies and avoid trade sanctions on U.S. exports to Brazil.

VN: Stainless steel exports to U.S. stonewalled by tariff barrier

15/01/2014

Right after the U.S. Department of Commerce’s preliminary conclusion identifying welded stainless steel pressure pipes imported from Vietnam as being dumped on the U.S. market, with the final result set to be released on May 17, experts warned that there would be no way for local firms to export steel products to the U.S.

U.S. extends restriction on imports of archeological items from China

15/01/2014

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The United States on Monday extended a memorandum of understanding signed five years ago with Beijing on restricting U.S. imports of archeological items originating in China.

U.S. challenges China over duties on high-tech steel

15/01/2014

Jan 13 (Reuters) - The United States increased pressure on China on Monday in a dispute over U.S. high-tech steel exports, accusing Beijing of not complying with a World Trade Organization directive to drop duties.

Park Seeks Trade Deals From U.S.-Led TPP to China Bilateral Pact

14/01/2014

South Korean President Park Geun Hye said her nation will seek to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks and wants progress toward a commercial deal with China this year, as an appreciating won threatens exports.

South Korea Is Considering The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) But Will Prioritize Bilateral Free Trade Agreement With China

14/01/2014

South Korea is happy to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), but its negotiations seeking a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with China will take priority over joining the TPP.

TPP result likely in a couple of months, says APEC's Bollard

14/01/2014

The final shape of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement should emerge "in the next couple of months", although how far the new trade pact will go in "new generation" issues such as intellectual property remains to be seen, says the executive director of APEC, Alan Bollard.