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'Turning point': Number of male smokers falling for first time, says WHO
Declines in tobacco use amongst males mark a turning point in the fight against tobacco, says WTO
 "'Turning point': Number of male smokers falling for first time, says WHO")
Indonesia drags EU to WTO over excessive use of palm oil as biofuel
The EU launched a complaint at the WTO in late November over Indonesian curbs on nickel ore exports and hit Indonesian biodiesel with tariffs last week
 "Indonesia drags EU to WTO over excessive use of palm oil as biofuel")
WTO chief makes final bid to save appeals court after shut down
The appellate branch of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body, sometimes called the supreme court of world trade, will stop functioning on Wednesday after years of relentless US opposition
 "WTO chief makes final bid to save appeals court after shut down")
WTO's appellate body becomes dysfunctional after US stalls appointments
The US has stalled appointments of members in the appellate body of WTO's dispute settlement system.
 "WTO's appellate body becomes dysfunctional after US stalls appointments")
WTO extends ban on tariffs for digital trade, India set to benefit
The decision came after talks ran late into Monday evening, two trade officials said
 "WTO extends ban on tariffs for digital trade, India set to benefit")
Donald Trump cripples WTO as US-China trade war rages on
A US offensive against the World Trade Organization will effectively shutter the group's system for settling disputes, at a time it's most needed
A world without rules
India will suffer from US' subversion of WTO courts
 "A world without rules")
WTO top court for trade disputes to lapse for the first time on Dec 10
A meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) last week was the last chance for nations to break the more than two-year-long deadlock but saw both sides dig into their positions, sources said
WTO dysfunction gives us a breather
Since its inception in 1995, the WTO dispute settlement mechanism has resolved an impressive number of trade disputes
India appeals against WTO settlement panel ruling on export subsidies
India has contested that it should be given an eight-year phase-out period as was available to other developing countries
 "India appeals against WTO settlement panel ruling on export subsidies")
Trade disputes' fate hangs in balance with top WTO body about to lapse
Dispute settlement mechanism will break down as the 7-member appellate body becomes defunct on Dec 10
 "Trade disputes' fate hangs in balance with top WTO body about to lapse")
Global goods growth in Q4 to remain below trend over rising tariffs: WTO
Its latest quarterly barometer showed growth in global merchandise trade rose by 0.2% in the second quarter of this year against 3.5% in same period of 2018
 "Global goods growth in Q4 to remain below trend over rising tariffs: WTO")
US not fully complying with India steel dispute ruling, says WTO
"We recommend that the United States bring its measures into conformity with its obligations," the ruling said
Tariff war: China wins WTO case to sanction $3.6 billion in US trade
The damages awarded, in a document released Friday on the Geneva-based organizations' website, are the third highest in WTO history.
 "Tariff war: China wins WTO case to sanction $3.6 billion in US trade")
WTO panel rejects India's arguments
Exporters can rest assured that there is no threat to the Advance Authorisation Scheme, Duty Drawback Scheme and four specified entries under DFIS.
China may impose $3.58 billion in annual trade sanctions on US: WTO panel
In the WTO ruling, a three-member arbitration panel said Chinese exporters suffered impairment to trade valued at $3.579 billion annually
Top 10 biz headlines: WTO trade dispute, core industries output, and more
Data by the commerce and industry ministry showed production in coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, steel, cement, and electricity declined in September
WTO panel upholds US case, rules India's export subsidies illegal
The panel largely agreed with US claims challenging export subsidies granted in the form of exemptions from customs duties and a national tax, while rejecting some US arguments
 "WTO panel upholds US case, rules India's export subsidies illegal")
US, Canada, Australia approach WTO after India bans import of pulses
They have also submitted fresh questions on the validity of the steps taken by India under global trade rules and asked New Delhi to justify the restrictions under the WTO rules
 "US, Canada, Australia approach WTO after India bans import of pulses")
India must take a leaf out of China's book and prepare its economy for RCEP
The economy needs changes that can't be made overnight; without them, it will continue to under-perform, whether India signs up for RCEP or not. Work should have started 7 years ago, writes T N Ninan
