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A Clash of Values: Human Rights and Environmental Standards vs. Free Trade

A Clash of Values: Human Rights and Environmental Standards vs. Free Trade

By Michio Ueda
Navigating the clash between human rights, environmental standards, and free trade requires a nuanced approach.

Bhutan’s Long Journey Into the World Trade Organization

Bhutan’s Long Journey Into the World Trade Organization

By Ladislav Charouz
25 years after Bhutan first applied to join the WTO, recent developments seem to be giving Thimphu a final push. 
To Counter China, US Trade Rep Seeks Closer Ties to Allies

To Counter China, US Trade Rep Seeks Closer Ties to Allies

By Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai insists the United States wants to work with allies to build a better, fairer world trading system.

Indonesian Steel Exports Have Plummeted Due to EU Tariffs, Official Says

Indonesian Steel Exports Have Plummeted Due to EU Tariffs, Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Last week, Jakarta filed a complaint with the WTO over the European bloc's recently imposed anti-subsidy and anti-dumping tariffs.

Indonesia Stirs the Pot on WTO Reforms

Indonesia Stirs the Pot on WTO Reforms

By SUKEGAWA Seiya
A bold move by Jakarta may give WTO reforms the shakeup they need.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Economic Nationalism is on the Rise in Southeast Asia

Why Economic Nationalism is on the Rise in Southeast Asia

By James Guild
Indonesia reflects the growing global trend of nations intervening in markets in pursuit of domestic development and strategic goals.

Trade Troubles: Do We Still Need the WTO?

Trade Troubles: Do We Still Need the WTO?

By Ryan Burke
The WTO injects more tension than trust into the international system.
Will Turkmenistan Join the World Trade Organization?

Will Turkmenistan Join the World Trade Organization?

By Merdan Amanov
Ashgabat formally applied for WTO membership in late 2021. What will it take for Turkmenistan to gain membership?

WTO to Review Malaysia-EU Palm Oil Spat. What Happens Next?

WTO to Review Malaysia-EU Palm Oil Spat. What Happens Next?

By James Guild
The EU is making efforts to leverage its market power to ensure that products entering the trading bloc are more environmentally sustainable.

WTO Director Race: The Case for Yoo Myung-hee

WTO Director Race: The Case for Yoo Myung-hee

By Thomas Byrne
The South Korean trade minister could balance competing concerns from China and the US -- and make the WTO relevant again.

Will South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee Be the Next WTO Leader?

Will South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee Be the Next WTO Leader?

By Duncan Bartlet
Complex power games surround the choice of the next director general. Will Yoo’s South Korean nationality be a help or a hindrance in her bid?
South Korea to Reopen WTO Complaint Over Japan Trade Curbs

South Korea to Reopen WTO Complaint Over Japan Trade Curbs

By Associated Press
Seoul initially opened its complaint last year at the World Trade Organization.

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