»Fair Trade certification urged2014-07-24

IN THE WAKE of rising concern over the treatment of labour, farmers' well-being and the environment in global trading, the International Trade Promotion Department is urging more Thai businesses to seek Fair Trade certification so that their products are more easily recognised and have a greater chance in the world market place.

»Fair Trade brings big sales and a clear conscience2014-07-24

Brooklyn Roasting Co. has a booming business based on helping people thousands of miles away.

»House trade leaders look to lame duck for TPA2014-07-24

A vote on whether to renew presidential "fast-track" Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) likely will be delayed until after the lame duck session of Congress, according to two House members. TPA gives a president authority to negotiate a treaty that Congress must approve or disapprove, but cannot change or filibuster.

»From Havana to Bali, Third World Gets the Trade Crumbs2014-07-24

In this column, Chakravarthi Raghavan, renowned journalist and long-time observer of multilateral negotiations, analyses agreements to liberalise world trade since the Second World War up the recent Bali conference, and concludes that the Northern powers have always imposed their own interests to the detriment of Third World countries and their development aspirations.

»EBRD pumps $20m into Egypt 'international Trade'2014-07-24

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced $20 million support towards boosting international trade in Egypt.The trade facility is channelled through Barclays Bank Egypt under the EBRD's Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP), according to a release issued by the EBRD headquarters in London on Wednesday.

»US approves probes against Chinese tires2014-07-23

Washington, July 23 (IANS) - The US International Trade Commission (USITC) Tuesday approved the anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations against imports of certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China.

»Brown wants international trade officer, although details on plan scant2014-07-23

Among the items Mayor Alvin Brownhas asked the City Council to fund in his proposed budget for the next fiscal year is a director for an Office of International Trade, a role the city hasn't had for years.

»Seung Kim is first 'St. Louis International Ambassador'2014-07-23

Seung Kim received the first St. Louis International Ambassador Award from the St. Louis Regional International Partnership at its 2014 St. Louis International Trade Night Dinner on May 7. This award was created in recognition of the 250th birthday of the City of St. Louis.

»Solar Sector Fears WTO Ruling Against Tariffs Won't Save The U.S. From Itself2014-07-23

Last week, a panel of judges from the World Trade Organization (WTO)declared that the U.S. imposition of tariffs on China-source solar photovoltaic products is a violation of international trade rules.

»Rwanda International Trade fair attracts record number of exhibitors2014-07-23

Organized by the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda, the 17th edition of the Rwanda International Trade Show gets underway tomorrow in Kigali's Gikondo Expo Grounds.

»It's time for internal free trade2014-07-22

TIMMINS - Since taking office in 2006, the Harper government has negotiated more than 40 international trade agreements and has championed the idea of free trade around the world as a means of economic and political liberalization and progress. While Canada's approach to free trade internationally is well known, its internal trade policies are anything but free.

»U.S. panel rules Seagate, Avago's LSI do not violate Realtek patent2014-07-22

Avago Technologies Ltd's LSI and Seagate Technology do not violate patented technology owned by Realtek Semiconductor Corp, the U.S. International Trade Commission said on Monday.

»Cities becoming major actors in global trade2014-07-22

This past May, Chicago concluded an international trade agreement with Mexico City. The agreement sets out an ambitious economic partnership involving joint initiatives in trade, innovation, education, industrial expansion and enhanced global competitiveness.

»WAIFEM sub-regional Seminar on trade opens in Accra2014-07-22

Accra, July 21, GNA - A five-day regional seminar to enhance the capacity of officials of member countries of West Africa's International Trade, Taxes and Policies opened in Accra on Monday.

»First Edition Of Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts And After2014-07-22

The first edition of the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS, to be held July 21-23 at the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center, China, has attracted nearly 600 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions.

»HACCI calls for Thessaloniki International Fair EOI2014-07-21

After the success of last year's presence at the Thessaloniki International Fair, HACCI will once again host Australian businesses in Greece.

»Will New Zealand Ban the Ivory Trade? Jane Goodall and Helen Clark Speak Out2014-07-21

The African poaching crisis is at its worst levels ever, with an elephant killed every 15 minutes for its tusks, fuelled by an insatiable demand for ivory products.

»Trade department preparing upmarket shift ro boost value of exports2014-07-21

THE INTERNATIONAL Trade Promotion Department is planning to promote Thailand as a manufacturing hub for many high-potential products in order to enhance the country's image in the world market and boost exports.

»India toughens stance on food subsidy at WTO2014-07-21

India has made it clear that state-funded welfare schemes for the poor are non-negotiable, and it is willing to take the blame for delaying the World Trade Organisation's (WTO's) "trade facilitation" agreement rather than hurt the interests of small farmers.

»The Trade Delusion2014-07-21

Since 2008, global trade has grown slightly more slowly than global GDP. The Doha Round of World Trade Organization negotiations ended in failure.