Donald Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market

Donald Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday said he would take steps to prevent Chinese carmakers from selling vehicles in the US as part of his plan to save the American auto industry. “They’re going to pay a 100 per cent or maybe even a 200 per cent tariff because we’re not going to let … Read more

Despite hectic discussions, WTO MC13 ends with no deals on fisheries, agriculture

Despite hectic discussions, WTO MC13 ends with no deals on fisheries, agriculture

Delegates attend the 13th WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The talks at the WTO’s ministerial conference ended with no decision on key issues such as finding a permanent solution to public food stockpile and on curbing fisheries subsidies that lead to over-capacity and over-fishing, sources said. … Read more

WTO MC13 | Over 70 WTO nations agree to take additional obligations in services sector; India to benefit

WTO MC13 | Over 70 WTO nations agree to take additional obligations in services sector; India to benefit

India is set to benefit from a decision made by over 70 nations to take on additional obligations in the services sector under an agreement of the WTO. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India would benefit from a move of over 70 nations like the U.K., U.A.E. and Australia that have agreed to take on … Read more

WTO MC13 | What’s on the agenda for India?

WTO MC13 | What’s on the agenda for India?

India will strongly oppose a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation pact besides pressing for finding a permanent solution to public stock holding of grains for food security and protection of the interests of fishermen at the upcoming WTO ministerial meeting. The Indian delegation is led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The four-day … Read more