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A ‘golden age’ of global free trade is over. Smaller alliances can meet the moment

The global trade landscape is shifting, and not in the way free traders had hoped. For decades, the belief that economic openness could foster peace and stability reigned supreme. Trade, it was argued, could transform authoritarian regimes into more peaceful players. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shattered this way…

The Conversation

Trump Tariff Threat Leaves Sour Taste For European Drinks Producers

President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 200 percent tariff on many European Union alcohol imports, amid a spiralling trade war, will hit a market worth $10 billion to EU producers in 2023, according to World Trade Organisation figures.

International Business Times

Protectionism has a long history in the US – so its return should not be all that surprising

While Britain has for the most part had a strong commitment to free trade, it’s a very different story in the US, which has a long history of protectionism. This means that President Donald Trump’s tariff wars are playing out very differently politically on his side of the Atlantic. And…

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With Australian steel and aluminium set to incur US tariffs, global uncertainty will be our next challenge

“Unjustified” and “not the way that friends and allies should be treated”. That’s how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have described the latest shot in United States President Trump’s trade war.

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World Trade Organization chief says US concerns on tariffs need to be heard

The head of the World Trade Organization says America's global trading partners should listen to U.S. concerns about tariffs and engage in dialogue rather than embrace tit-for-tat measures on tariffs

The Independent UK

The Canada Carbon Rebate is still widely misunderstood — here’s why

As Canada’s federal parties gear up for the upcoming federal election, one of the key issues on the campaign trail will be how Canada will meet its climate policy targets.

The Conversation

Trump Tariffs Leave WTO Adrift In Eye Of The Storm

The World Trade Organization's entire mission is overseeing global trade, but US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive has left it adrift.

International Business Times

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China Condemns US 'Tariff Shocks' At WTO

The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization.

International Business Times

Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s interests matter more than any set of rules

Last week in Europe, the United States sent some very strong messages it is prepared to upend the established global order.

The Conversation

Hong Kong complains to WTO about US levies as China’s tit-for-tat tariffs take off

Donald Trump ‘totally disregarded’ Chinese city’s status as separate customs territory

The Independent UK

UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened

UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong To File Complaint With WTO Over US Tariffs

Hong Kong will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization in response to heightened US tariffs on its goods, a government spokesperson said Friday, days after Beijing announced a similar move.

International Business Times

China files WTO complaint over 'discriminatory' Trump tariffs

China says US made ‘unfounded and false allegations’ about Beijing's role in flow of fentanyl opioids

The Independent UK

Amid Trump Trade Tensions, WTO Remains Crippled Arbiter

While US President Donald Trump unleashes trade wars and tariffs, the system for settling such disputes within the World Trade Organization has been paralysed for years -- by the United States.

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Before Trump: The long US history of tariff wars with Canada and the world

From a chicken war to a banana brawl, here’s a history of tariff wars the US has fought in.

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China Announces Tariffs On American Imports In Retaliation

China retaliates against US tariffs with its own tariffs and export controls, including an anti-monopoly probe on Google.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks plunge over Trump tariffs

US dollar surges against multiple currencies and reaches record high against Chinese yuan

Al Jazeera

As Mexico and Canada hit back, China pulls punches on Trump’s tariffs

Analysts say Beijing hopes to seize moral high ground with referral of tariffs to World Trade Organization.

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How have Canada, China and Mexico responded to Trump’s tariffs?

The US president’s new tariffs prompt retaliation and spark concerns over global trade disruptions and inflation.

The Independent UK

China calls Trump tariffs a 'serious violation' and vows to respond in kind

Beijing criticises Trump's 10% levy on Chinese goods and says it will challenge the tariffs at the WTO

Dynamite News

US imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China; all 3 countries hit back

US President Donald Trump said the move is aimed at protecting American workers and stemming the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Trump pulls out of WHO and Paris – how did international bodies get through deglobalisation last time around?

Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, much attention has been given to his plans for tariffs on imported goods, deportations of illegal migrants, and cuts to federal government spending. Fewer column inches have addressed the implications of his presidency for global regulatory bodies.

International Business Times

WTO Chief Warns On Trump Tariffs: 'Catastrophic. Everyone Will Pay'

The World Trade Organization's director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, urged countries to not retaliate against president Donald Trump's tariffs, saying it could cause "catastrophic" outcomes for growth.

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With Trump back in the White House, the age of free trade could be coming to an end

For a superpower like the US, free trade is, in practice, an invitation to partake in its wealth. But it also implies an obligation, including political support (or at least non-opposition) and an expectation that the poorer nation will give back part of its new riches by buying the superpower’s…

The Guardian - UK

Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?

Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance

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