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Will the United States Leave the World Trade Organization?
Donald Trump has announced that if necessary, the United States will leave the World Trade Organization (WTO), AFP reports.
During a visit to Pennsylvania, the president announced, "We know the WTO has been screwing us for years. That won't happen again. "
The World Trade Organization is often the target of various attacks by Donald Trump.
Gallup International: People Around the World Think National Interests Are More Important Than The Global
People around the world massively put national interests in front of global ones. According to a survey by Gallup International, conducted in 58 countries.
National interests are a priority for 70% of the world's citizens against 21% who voted for international cooperation and globalization.
Cecilia Malmstrom: Swift action needed for WTO not to fall apart
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is in a difficult situation at the moment, and swift action is needed for this entity not to fall apart, Cecilia Malmstrom, European Commissioner for Trade told on Friday a joint press conference held at the Parliament Palace with the Minister for the Business Milieu, Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Stefan-Radu Oprea.
Despite flickers of hope, WEF points to out-of-touch elites
One thing was certain at this year's World Economic Forum: Davos and its values are in a state of deep crisis. The decline had become evident even before the start of the annual conference that sees the global elite gather in this lofty village in the snowy Swiss Alps, thanks to a letter penned and published by the WEF's founder, Klaus Schwab.
Over 40 countries object at WTO to US car tariff plan
Major U.S. trading partners including the European Union, China and Japan voiced deep concern at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on July 3 about possible U.S. measures imposing additional duties on imported autos and parts.
China challenges US over steel, aluminum tariffs at WTO
Beijing has requested dispute consultations with the United States at the World Trade Organization over US tariffs slapped on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum products, according to a WTO document published on April 10.
United States tells WTO of concerns over China’s new web access rules
The United States told the World Trade Organization on Feb. 23 that Chinese internet access rules coming into force next month appeared to create significant new restrictions for cross-border service suppliers and should be discussed at the WTO.
Minister to citizens: Do not fear GMOs
This is because "the law will strictly note that cultivation of such organisms is explicitly forbidden," Tanjug has quoted the Serbian minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications as telling reporters.
According to Ljajic "restrictive bylaws would make marketing of GMOs practically impossible."
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Ljajic: Serbia belongs in WTO but GMO ban is obstacle to membership
Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications Rasim Ljajic said on Tuesday that Serbia belongs in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
But he was not specific about when it might join the organization, the Beta agency is reporting.
The minister told reporters that a ban on GMO trade was still in force in Serbia, which was an obstacle to WTO membership.
Serbia "belongs in WTO"; GMO ban is obstacle to membership
But he was not specific about when it might join the organization, the Beta agency is reporting.
The minister told reporters that a ban on GMO trade was still in force in Serbia, which was an obstacle to WTO membership.