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| IA-Forum Interview: Trade Specialist Barry Schumacher |
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| Barry Schumacher, former Director of Intergovernmental Relations for Puerto Rico's Federal Affairs Administration and advisor on trade issues to Senator Bob Graham, talks to IA-Forum about international trade issues. By Jasen Zubcevik. (9/8/2004) |
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| View from Bulgaria: A Brief Look at Preparing for EU Accession and the Euro |
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| Overview of Bulgaria and its preparation for accession into the EU and adoption of the Euro. By Desislava S. Chausheva. (IA-Forum, 7/26/2004) |
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| EDITORIALS |
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| International organizations like the World Bank and the UN are supposed to help the world’s poor. Fully convinced about doing good by curbing carbon emissions, they are pushing an anti-development agenda that has direct, negative effects on human welfare.
By William Yeatman. (05/25/2009) |
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| FEATURED ELSEWHERE
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| Testimony at the European Parliament on Russia's change in policy towards the WTO, chances for accession and policy suggestions for the EU. By Anders Aslund (Peterson Institute, 11/21/2006) |
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| Author looks at the most recent collapse in world trade talks, known as the Doha round. Article also explains why the negotiations failed in what it calls the biggest threat to free-trade yet. (The Economist, $, 07/27/2006) |
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| Article describes the furthering breakdown of international trade talks as WTO deadlines pass. A new proposition on agricultural tariffs and subsidies, called the 20/20/20 deal, is also mentioned and its merits are analysed. (Financial Times ($), 06/30/06) |
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| Article looks at the WTO boss' calls to revive a push for trade liberalisation. Comments come as countries fail to meet the Doha round's deadline for the third year in the running. (BBC, 05/01/06) |
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| Article focuses on a looming trade dispute between China and the European Union that highlights shoe manufacturing as a source of conflict. (The Guardian, 4/7/06) |
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| Discusses China's relationship with the US and WTO, as well as recent economic growth. By Dan Blumenthal, Gary Schmitt. (AEI 8/01/05) |
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| Discusses the necessity of change within WTO's dispute settlement system. By Claude E. Barfield. (AEI 7/15/05) |
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| Washington has rolled out the red carpet for Viktor Yushchenko. Few leaders are received with such warmth or given such high level access. By Jonathan Beale (BBC News 4 Apr 05) |
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| Discusses the recent US decision to limit the amount of cotton trousers from China available in the US. Chinese officials state that this is the first step of the US plan to sabotage their trade relations. (ChinaView.com, 10/30/04) |
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| Disscusion of Russia's state and economic development, while considering factors such as oil, the EU, and the rule of law. By Christopher Weafer (The Moscow Times, 18/08/2004) |
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| Trade ministers agreed on a plan to end export subsidies for farm products and cut import duties. (Newsmax, 08/01/2004) |
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| Criticism of Russian business methods. Discussion focusses on obstacles Russia faces before achieving its goal of 10 years, entering the World Trade Organization. WTO entrance would open Russian markets further to foreign investors and regulate tariffs. By John Zarocostas (United Press International, 07/19/04) |
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| Article discusses the recent declaration of Russia and India that pledge to have bilateral agreements on "all sides." (Novosti, 12/3/04) |
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| Article discusses the effects of anti-dumping laws in China, and the serious repercussions it is creating on their economy. (People's Daily Online, 12/3/04) |
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| Australia plans to create bilateral agreements as they view the WTO as too slow to get things done. Article also discusses the PM's reasons for not signing a non-aggression pact with ASEAN. By Steve Lewis and Kimina Lyall
(The Australian, 12/02/04) |
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| Supachai Panitchpakdi discusses how he believes India will soon become the center of a rapidly involving global trading system. (The Financial Express, 12/2/04) |
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| Tony Lopez discusses how to survive during the age of global trade, and how to use it to your advantage and succeed. (The Manila Times. 12/3/04) |
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| Discusses the reasons behind and future plans of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). (The Daily Star, 11/26/04) |
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| Article discusses the effects of the WTO decision to fine the US after the US failed to remove the illegal anti-dumping legislation. (IAfrica.com, 11/27/04) |
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| Discusses the differing views on the recent discussions to remove textile trade barriers. (11/26/04, EmergingTextiles.com) |
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| Article discusses the effects of recent WTO and US policies on Pakistan. Also discusses the rampant textile smuggling faced by Pakistan, and proposed methods to combat this. (Fibre to Fashion, 11/26/04) |
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| Discusses the reasoning behing the IMF prediction that the Korean economy will soon improve. (The Korea Times, 11/27/04) |
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| Discusses China's attempts at becoming a member of the WTO. China has recently entered bilateral trade agreements with Chile, South Korea, and Taiwan, which are needed to strengthen their bid. By Paul Eckert and Richard Waddington (Reuters, 11/18/04) |
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| Discusses the history of China's textiles production, and the impact it has on US manufacturers.
By Stella M. Hopkins (Charlotte Observor, 11/21/04) |
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| Discusses the EU's charge that the United States and Canada have not removed their ban on imports of hormone-treated beef. The prevention of EU beef in US and Canadian markets is a potentail violation of WTO rules. (Globe and Mail.com, 11/8/04). |
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| Jennifer LeClaire discusses the history and results of Antigua's charge that the US is breaking WTO rules by not allowing online gambling. (E-Commerce Times, 11/11/04). |
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| Discusses the reforms the People's Democratic Republic of Laos plans to implement in order to become a member of the WTO. (WTO, 10/28/04) |
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| In response to WTO charges, Pakistan plans on revamping some of its policies including their justice system. (PakistanLink.com, 11/2/04) |
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| Jane Bussey discusses her reasons of why the WTO will soon come under attack over trade rules. (Herald.com, 11/01/04) |
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| Discusses China's feelings after learning about the United States' new textile quotas. China warns of its repercussions. By Dai Yan (ChinaDaily.com, 10/31/04) |
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| Discusses the European Commission's proposal to the WTO to allow the exportation of generic medicines to those who need it. (PharmaLive.com, 10/29/04) |
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| Article discusses the potential cooperation between the WTO, World Bank, and IMF. (People's Daily Online, 10.23.04) |
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| Gustavo Capdevela discusses how the Group of 20 (G20), a voice for the developing South in multilateral trade negotiations, plans to expand its focus beyond the agricultural sector and seek closer ties to similar groups, according to the bloc's coordinator and spokesman, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim. (Inter Press Service Agency, 10.23.04) |
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| Discusses how the EU plans to appeal against a ruling that its sugar subsidies breach world trade rules. (BBC News, 10/15/04) |
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| Article discusses the reasons behind China's recent economic growth. Includes the discussion of foreign direct investment, governmental controls, and the available workforce. Also analyzes the impact of China's economic growth on the world economies. (China View, 10/20/01) |
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| How powerful is the WTO becoming? Of this power how much is in the hands of the developed nations? Article discusses the negative opinion the Gulf states have of the WTO. (Gulf Daily News, 10.21.04) |
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| Discusses the main principles of GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services) and why India desires decreased limitations on trade and services. (The Economic Times, 10/11/04) |
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| Discusses the IMF, World Bank, and G-7's fear that the global economy will continue to worsen unless key issues are addressed. Written by Julie Ziegler (Bloomberg, 10/3/04) |
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| Robert Chote discusses what he feels the IMF needs to change in order to successfully help those who need it. He also discusses the factors that prevent this from happening. (BBC News, 10/1/04) |
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| Article discusses the textile producers' quest to maintain the textile quota system. Richard Waddington discusses what will happen if China and India are allowed to compete in a free market, and what that may do to developing nations. (Reuters, 10/1/04) |
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| Christopher Lingle's take on the disastrous effects of the IMF and World Bank, and the need for them to be abolished. (Korea Times, 6/10/2004) |
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| An article outlining the WTO's compromise to end agriculture subsidies. Author Jeffrey Sparshott attempts to make sense out of the negotiations. (Business Week, 9/14/2003) |
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| Discusses the United States and EU's disagreement over agricultural subsidies. Who will subsidies hurt and who will they help? By Devinda Sharma (Organic Consumers Association, 5/10/2004) |
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| Discusses director Rodrigo de Rato's plan to make the IMF more effective. Part of Rato's reforms include creating new precautionary agreements, and job placements in developing countries. (Global Policy Forum 9/21/04) |
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| The IMF has resumed negotiations with Kenya after a two year suspension of loans. Whether or not they will continue to receive more loans depend on the outcome of these meetings. (Business Report, 9/14/04) |
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| Discusses China's bid to remove its textile and apparel quotas. China speaks mainly to the developed countries, including the US. (China View, 9/24/04) |
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| Of the ten elements which made up the original 'Washington Consensus', three have been both most aggressively pursued and most strongly opposed. Have the Bank and Fund changed their attitudes to liberalisation, privatisation and fiscal austerity? (Bretton Woods, 4/5/2004). |
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| The UK economy has "weathered the global slowdown well", and growth could hit 3.1% this year. However, the IMF also warned Britain to keep a careful eye on public finances. (BBC, 3/5/2004) |
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| The IMF and World Bank continue to push privatization, in spite of its massive failures. By David Moberg. (In These Times, 3/4/2004) |
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| Bilateral trade agreements could impede multilateral trade agreements and hurt international trade. (Bloomberg, 2/23/2004) |
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