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Russia says no reason to delay WTO membership bid
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Blocking Russia from joining the World Trade Organization because of the conflict in Georgia would defy common sense and break Western promises, a Russian official said on Thursday in response to U.S. warnings.
Reuters – Aug 14, 2008 11:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Blocking Russia from joining the World Trade Organization because of the conflict in Georgia would defy common sense and break Western promises, a Russian official said on Thursday in response to U.S. warnings.
Reuters – Aug 14, 2008 11:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Bush not ready to give up on WTO talks: U.S. farm chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush still thinks a world trade deal is possible despite a major setback last month and will continue pushing to get one, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said on Tuesday.
Reuters – Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush still thinks a world trade deal is possible despite a major setback last month and will continue pushing to get one, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said on Tuesday.
Reuters – Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Russia's WTO entry not close: U.S. Commerce chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Bush administration official on Tuesday played down any connection between Russia's military action in Georgia and Moscow's long-term bid to join the World Trade Organization.
Reuters – Aug 12, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Bush administration official on Tuesday played down any connection between Russia's military action in Georgia and Moscow's long-term bid to join the World Trade Organization.
Reuters – Aug 12, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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India says rich world must 'give' to restart WTO talksAFP - India urged developed nations Tuesday to return to the negotiating table to work out a new global trade deal -- but only if they are willing to give and not just look for what they can get.
Yahoo! – Aug 12, 2008 2:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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WTO's Lamy: trade deal still possible by end-2008
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A new global trade deal is still possible by the end of this year despite last month's collapse of talks, the head of the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday, as he gauged India's willingness to press on.
Reuters – Aug 12, 2008 12:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A new global trade deal is still possible by the end of this year despite last month's collapse of talks, the head of the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday, as he gauged India's willingness to press on.
Reuters – Aug 12, 2008 12:31 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The Future of World Trade
After WTO negotiations failed last week, experts worry whether the Doha talks will be continued at all
Business Week – Aug 6, 2008 5:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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After WTO negotiations failed last week, experts worry whether the Doha talks will be continued at all
Business Week – Aug 6, 2008 5:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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US offers farm subsidy cuts at WTO talks
GENEVA - The United States took the first bold step in a week of crunch trade talks Tuesday, slicing US$1.4 billion from any previous offer to limit contentious, trade-distorting subsidies to American farmers.US Trade Representative...
New Zealand Herald – Jul 22, 2008 9:22 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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GENEVA - The United States took the first bold step in a week of crunch trade talks Tuesday, slicing US$1.4 billion from any previous offer to limit contentious, trade-distorting subsidies to American farmers.US Trade Representative...
New Zealand Herald – Jul 22, 2008 9:22 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Goebbels jibe puts heat in WTO meeting
GENEVA - Some pre-negotiation jabbing turned into a potentially damaging diplomatic incident yesterday when Brazil's Foreign Minister said rich countries' deception in trade talks reminded him of tactics used by Nazi propaganda chief...
New Zealand Herald – Jul 20, 2008 10:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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GENEVA - Some pre-negotiation jabbing turned into a potentially damaging diplomatic incident yesterday when Brazil's Foreign Minister said rich countries' deception in trade talks reminded him of tactics used by Nazi propaganda chief...
New Zealand Herald – Jul 20, 2008 10:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Online poker legal soon?
With the U.S. being threatened by the European Union over WTO violations and a very strong showing by the Poker Players Alliance the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act may be history in the near future. During a recent keynote at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) former Senator Alfonse D'Amato, currently the chairman of the PPA, said he expects legalization of online poker in the U.S. within the next 18 months. Ironically the reason the U.S. government seems to be changing its tune about online poker is not the millions of U.S. citizens that want to see it legalized but the $100 billion suit being filed by the EU against the restrictions. Antigua-Barbuda was the first country to seek action against the U.S.' online gambling ban and was awarded a surprising win by the World Trade Organization. D'Amato mentioned the pending sanctions by the WTO could have a huge impact on online poker's future. Earlier this week European trade chief Peter Mandelson said the U.S. should let foreign companies into the online gaming market instead of merely trying to compensate the European firms for shutting them down. "The U.S. has so far opted for compensation to make right what is wrong," Mandelson said in a story with Reuters yesterday. "I don't think compensation does that job." Mandelson is hopeful that the PPA will be successful and mentioned that he will continue to make arguments on behalf of the European industry. Avoiding trade sanctions wouldn't be the only reason for reversing the ban on internet poker, however. The government would make billions of dollars in taxes if online poker was properly regulated. New technology has also made underage gambling easier to prevent.Related Articles: PPA Puts More Heat on KentuckyPPA Takes Fight to KentuckyPPA Hails D.C. Trip a Success PPA Moves to WashingtonVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Nov 21, 2007 11:06 PM [GMT] ¦ 1 comment
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With the U.S. being threatened by the European Union over WTO violations and a very strong showing by the Poker Players Alliance the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act may be history in the near future. During a recent keynote at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) former Senator Alfonse D'Amato, currently the chairman of the PPA, said he expects legalization of online poker in the U.S. within the next 18 months. Ironically the reason the U.S. government seems to be changing its tune about online poker is not the millions of U.S. citizens that want to see it legalized but the $100 billion suit being filed by the EU against the restrictions. Antigua-Barbuda was the first country to seek action against the U.S.' online gambling ban and was awarded a surprising win by the World Trade Organization. D'Amato mentioned the pending sanctions by the WTO could have a huge impact on online poker's future. Earlier this week European trade chief Peter Mandelson said the U.S. should let foreign companies into the online gaming market instead of merely trying to compensate the European firms for shutting them down. "The U.S. has so far opted for compensation to make right what is wrong," Mandelson said in a story with Reuters yesterday. "I don't think compensation does that job." Mandelson is hopeful that the PPA will be successful and mentioned that he will continue to make arguments on behalf of the European industry. Avoiding trade sanctions wouldn't be the only reason for reversing the ban on internet poker, however. The government would make billions of dollars in taxes if online poker was properly regulated. New technology has also made underage gambling easier to prevent.Related Articles: PPA Puts More Heat on KentuckyPPA Takes Fight to KentuckyPPA Hails D.C. Trip a Success PPA Moves to WashingtonVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Nov 21, 2007 11:06 PM [GMT] ¦ 1 comment
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