Susan Schwab

Paulson Presses Currency Reforms

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WTO Backs US In Dispute With EU Over Banana Tariffs

United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab has announced that the World Trade Organisation Appellate Body has found against the European Union in the compliance proceeding brought by the United States against Europe's...

WTO rejects EU appeal over banana ruling

GENEVA (AFP) - The World Trade Organisation on Wednesday rejected an appeal by the European Union against a WTO condemnation of its banana import policies following a complaint by the United States and Ecuador.

Apec leaders agree ban on trade barriers

By Naomi Mapstone in Lima and Alan Beattie in Chhindwara Leaders of 21 Pacific rim economies have agreed a 12-month ban on erecting new trade barriers and have pledged to advance the Doha round of trade negotiations within a...

Leaders push for progress in Doha meeting

The chance of ministers meeting next month to push forward the so-called Doha round of trade talks increased yesterday after diplomats said they had made progress on setting goals for the negotiations.

APEC pledges "new commitment" to Asia-Pacific development

The 16th APEC summit concluded summit concluded with the leaders pledging "a new commitment" to jointly tackling the global financial crisis, regional economic integration and corporate social responsibility.

Editorial: Trade the silver lining to crisis

The Apec summit in Lima provided a welcome opportunity for both New Zealand and John Key, its new Prime Minister, to make their case on an important stage. It did not disappoint. A country too small to warrant a place in G20...

Audrey Young: Action and results drive John Key more than rhetoric

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd have more than just blue and red parties in contrast. It is their style too. That was evident from the press conference they held at the weekend at...

Asian, American leaders back free trade to ease crisis

LIMA (Reuters) - Leaders from Asia and the Americas promised on Saturday to push for a global free trade deal and reform international lenders in an effort to keep the world from sliding into a deep recession.

WRAPUP 1-Asian, American leaders push free trade against crisis

LIMA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Asian and American leaders urged support on Saturday for a global free trade deal to offset a deepening world economic crisis but big steps forward could be tricky as the United States makes the...

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