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Divisions persist on anti-dumping draft text

13/02/2008

Longstanding divisions appear to be persisting in theDoha Round negotiations to modify WTO rules on the use of anti-dumpingmeasures, following discussions last week on a set of potential amendmentstabled in November by the chair of the negotiating group.

WTO members adopt panel ruling on EU-Norway salmon dispute

13/02/2008

WTO Members on 15 January adopted adispute panel report against practices followed by the EU when imposinganti-dumping measures on farmed salmon fromNorway.

EU initiates WTO dispute proceedings against Thai customs practices

13/02/2008

The EU on 25 January initiated WTOdispute proceedings againstThailand,accusingBangkokof applying arbitrary values to EU products for tariff purposes.

U.S. sets duties on teeth whitener from China

13/02/2008

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S.Commerce Department Tuesday slapped steep anti-dumping duties on a chemicalimported fromChinathat is used in teeth whitening products.

API denies Turkish anti-dumping charges

13/02/2008

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Executive Secretatyof the Indonesian Textile Association (API), Ernovian G Ismy strongly denieddumping allegation launched by the Turkish anti-dumping authorities againstsynthetic fiber yarn fromIndonesia.

US probes innerspring dumping allegations against Vietnam makers

30/01/2008

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) will begin investigatingantidumping allegations against Vietnamese makers of uncovered innersprings formattresses.

RP opposes subsidies for agriculture

30/01/2008

DAVOS,Switzerland(via PLDT) — The Philippine government remains steadfast in its stand againstagricultural subsidies, an issue that had derailed the implementation of theDoha agreement of theWorld Trade Organization (WTO).

China urges Doha trade deal to help world economy

30/01/2008

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 25 (Reuters) - China called onFriday for a successful conclusion this year of the Doha global trade talks toshield the broader world economy from the difficulties faced by many countries.