By Invitation Only: Cozy Free Trade Deals Subvert Global Integration

Is the U.S. ready to exchange the WTO for bilateral trade agreements?
Bernard K. Gordon
February 13, 2003

Strict International Patent Laws Hurt Developing Countries

Are pharmaceutical companies to blame for rising AIDS fatalities?
Amy Kapczynski
December 16, 2002

America’s China Worries – Part II

Hobbled by a rising trade deficit and massive debt, Washington seeks some leverage with Beijing
Bruce Stokes
February 8, 2007

Relax, Democrats Might Not Be So Protectionist After All

Free-trade Democrats are not necessarily an oxymoron
Edward Gresser
November 14, 2006

When Labor Loses Out to Trade

Governments have a range of policies to expand trade while minimizing the loss of jobs
Gustav Ranis
August 10, 2006

Development Vs. Free Trade

WTO strives for one last chance at wrapping up the Doha Round trade talks
Bernard K. Gordon
July 20, 2006
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Market-Economy Status for China Is Not Automatic

The 2016 deadline for China’s market-economy status is an urban myth
Bernard O’Connor
December 8, 2011

Brazilian Paves Way for China’s Carmakers

In the world’s fourth largest auto market, consumers snap up foreign models
Joe Leahy
November 29, 2011

Russian Industries May Rile WTO by Undermining Trade Pledges

Oil and gas industries are ready; farmers and manufacturers seek time-out
November 18, 2011

Chasing Rare Earths, Foreign Companies Expand in China

China claims environmental protection is its goal
Keith Bradsher
August 30, 2011

WTO Says Chinese Restrictions on Raw Materials Break Rules

China claims to practice sustainability
Stephen Castle
July 8, 2011
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