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WTO Appellate Body Backs EU over US in ‘Zeroing’ Dispute

13/02/2009

The WTO’s Appellate Body issued an opinion last week siding with the European Union in its challenge to the United States’ use of ‘zeroing’ in calculating anti-dumping duties.

WTO Members Warn Against Protectionism in Face of Crisis

11/02/2009

Tokyo. Fifteen nations including Japan and Brazil, and backed separately by China, launched an appeal against trade protectionism to underline their concern over how countries are responding to the economic crisis, Tokyo said on Monday.

Protectionism menaces Thai economy

11/02/2009

A global trend reflected in President Obama's 'Buy American' policy could threaten Thailand's export-led economy.

Hong Kong, New Zealand to resume bilateral trade agreement talks

11/02/2009

HONG KONG, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong and New Zealand have agreed to resume formal negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, with the first round of the talks planned for late April or early May this year, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said Tuesday.

A top Chinese envoy here said Tuesday trade between South Korea and China is likely to slow down because of the worldwide frozen

11/02/2009

BRUSSELS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The European Union has imposed temporary antidumping duties of up to 25 percent on imports of Chinese-made steel wire rods, but will not to put extra tariffs on other Chinese steel products, the EU's Official Journal said.

Chinese Envoy Expects Slower Bilateral Trade

11/02/2009

A top Chinese envoy here said Tuesday trade between South Korea and China is likely to slow down because of the worldwide frozen economy.

China welcomes EU decision to end anti-dumping probe against zinc plates

11/02/2009

BEIJING, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- China welcomed the European Union's decision to terminate an anti-dumping investigation against Chinese zinc coating plates, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in an online statement Tuesday.

China Urges India to Show Restraint on Trade Remedies

11/02/2009

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday urged India to exercise restraint and care in applying trade remedies against Chinese products, saying a failure to do so would severely affect trade ties.