Archive

setembro 16th, 2005

US, SACU talks to focus on NAMA, work plan for future issues

15 September, 2005
A U.S. trade official said the U.S. and the South African Customs Union will restart negotiations on a free trade agreement later this month in Botswana with discussions on non-agricultural market access.

Developed countries launch joint offensive to open up developing countries' services through new methods

15 September, 2005
Developed countries have launched a joint offensive to introduce new methods of getting developing countries to commit themselves to liberalising their services sectors in the WTO

setembro 15th

Lamy Outlines Priorities for Hong Kong Ministerial, Officials Vow to Press for Deal

14 September, 2005
New World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy outlined Sept. 14 the immediate priorities member governments should focus on in order to ensure a successful outcome at the WTO's Hong Kong ministerial conference in December.

Bridging Some US-EU Differences

14 September, 2005
Summing up the outcome of three separate meetings Tuesday and yesterday, US Trade Representative Rob Portman and visiting European Union Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson said both sides have made progress in bridging their differences in the Doha Development Agenda agriculture negotiations

WTO talks resume with 'warming up' meeting on agriculture

14 September, 2005
The WTO on Tuesday 13 September kicked off what is expected to be an intense period of negotiations with a formal meeting of the Committee on Agriculture in Special Session

Bridging Some US-EU Differences

14 September, 2005
US Trade Representative Rob Portman and visiting European Union Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson said both sides have made progress in bridging their differences in the Doha Development Agenda agriculture negotiations

setembro 14th

Mandelson Disappointed By Dems' Stand On Trade

13 September, 2005
European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said Tuesday that the opposition of Democrats to trade agreements has disappointed him and he now fears Republicans are following their lead.

Brazilian Official Defends Tariff Cuts, Hopes for Progress on Agricultural Goods

13 September, 2005
Brazil's Finance Minister Ant

Call for international mobilizations in Geneva: STOP the WTO corporate agenda before Hong Kong!

A call for international mobilisation for the General Council week in October in Geneva.