Articles tagged under: World Trade Organization

R-CALF: Labeling Law Should be Restored

Published April 20, 2022

The American Beef Labeling Act is on the table with the goal of reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says MCOOL would help American ranchers by driving up market demand. "Producers will empower consumers to…

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Keeping U.S. Wheat Competitive

Published December 16, 2021

Eighteen U.S. Senators sent a letter this week to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai asking them to pursue a WTO case against India’s domestic support of wheat production. The letter says American farmers are operating…

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WTO Ag Talks Enter a Critical Phase

Published July 1, 2021

Leading up to the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in November, a report has been issued on the key challenges for an agricultural trade deal. Market access, export subsidies and food security are among the seven topics up for negotiation.…

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WTO Leaders Call for Farm Subsidy Transparency

Published March 12, 2021

The World Trade Organization has scheduled a ministerial conference for later this year. Member countries are seeking more transparency in farm subsidies worldwide. The conference will take place November 29 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Making Sure Trading Partners Play By the Rules

Published April 18, 2019

Following Thursday's WTO ruling, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said making sure trade partners play by the rules is vital. He also said the announcement is another victory for American farmers and fairness in the global trade system. U.S. Trade Representative…

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WTO Rules on Chinese Tariff Rate Quotas

Published April 18, 2019

A World Trade Organization dispute panel has ruled that the Chinese government unfairly administers annual tariff rate quotas. The TRQs include imports of corn, rice and wheat into the country. The decision follows a separate ruling in late February that…

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WTO Decision a ‘Big Win’ for U.S. Wheat Growers

Published March 1, 2019

National Association of Wheat Growers Chief Executive Officer Chandler Goule calls the World Trade Organization decision a big win for U.S. wheat growers. "We're glad to see that the WTO is holding China accountable for their actions." Goule does not…

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WTO Rules in Favor of U.S. for Grain Subsidy Complaint

Published February 28, 2019

The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of the U.S. in a complaint alleging unfair subsidies for Chinese rice and wheat producers. China’s market price support policy artificially raises Chinese prices for grains above market levels, creating incentives for…

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Ross says it’s “Too Early” for WTO Withdrawal

Published July 5, 2018

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says it’s "too early" to discuss the possibility of the United States leaving the World Trade Organization. A Bloomberg report says the discussion comes about as the Trump Administration continues to talk about ways to improve…

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Trump Administration Discussing WTO Withdrawal

Published July 4, 2018

The Trump Administration has reportedly drafted a bill that would abandon the United States’ commitment to World Trade Organization rules. Trump has reportedly been discussing the withdrawal of the U.S. from the WTO altogether. The draft bill is known as…

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