Articles tagged under: World Trade Organization
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…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…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…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…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…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…