Rappler's latest stories on global trade
Global trade set to shrink 18.5% in Q2 2020 – WTO
The World Trade Organization expects a 'historically large' fall in trade, but says 'it could have been much worse'
WTO to open nominations for next director on June 8
The surprise resignation of Roberto Azevedo leaves World Trade Organization members with less than 3 months to appoint his successor, a process which usually takes 9 months
G20 vows to avoid 'unnecessary' trade barriers
G20 trade and investment ministers say export restrictions on vital medical supplies and other essential goods, if necessary, must be 'proportionate, transparent, temporary'
WTO chief to step down early as global economic crisis rages
World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevedo says his resignation, effective August 31, is a 'personal decision' reached with his family
IMF, WTO warn against export controls on medical supplies, food
Disruptions to supply chains and misdirection of critical products could 'prolong and exacerbate the health and economic crisis'
Global trade will plunge by up to 32% in 2020 – WTO
(UPDATED) The World Trade Organization warns this 'may well be the deepest economic recession or downturn of our lifetimes'
Trump ramps up battle against Huawei
'Restricting Huawei from doing business in the US will not make the US more secure or stronger; instead, this will only serve to limit the US to inferior yet more expensive alternatives,' says Huawei in a statement
U.S. trade deficit surges to 10-year high in 2018
America's trade deficit with the world jumped 12.5% to $621 billion, the Commerce Department reports, as both imports and exports rose to the highest levels ever
'Winter is coming,' Indonesian leader warns amid economic gloom
Joko Widodo's offbeat reference to the wildly popular show draw applause from the audience attending the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Bali
PSE, other Asian markets tumble amid U.S.-China trade war fears
The Philippine Stock Exchange is down 2.5% on Monday, June 18, as the United States and China move closer to a trade war
What’s next for the ASEAN economy in a post-American world?
The US-led global order that fostered stability and globalization is crumbling and ASEAN economies will have to be linked closer than ever to thrive in the uncertain new world
Obama, Merkel see 'no return' to pre-globalized world
Their joint article comes as Obama s successor Donald Trump has pledged to rip up existing trade deals and assume a more protectionist course for the world s top economy
Belgium plans new talks to break EU-Canada trade deadlock
The stakes are high amid warnings that the EU s international standing will suffer further if 7 years of trade negotiations go to waste because of internal Belgian politics
Belgium's Wallonia misses EU 'ultimatum' on Canada trade pact
A Brussels summit to seal a landmark EU Canada trade deal is still possible this week European Council President Donald Tusk says even though Belgium cannot give its approval
Canada-EU failure signals more bad news for free trade deals
Now the enthusiasm for breaking down borders appears to be fizzling out
G20 nations pledge to boost trade despite growing protectionism
UPDATED Nations pledge to oppose trade protectionism and reiterate a promise not to add new protective measures until 2018
WTO cuts 2016 global trade forecast to 2.8%
Trade is still registering positive growth albeit at a disappointing rate says WTO Director General Robert Azevedo
China behind global trade slowdown in 2015 – World Bank
Trade increased only 1 7 last year says a new World Bank report
US-ASEAN Summit likely a 'win' for global trade – HSBC
The summit could be a springboard for increased trade between the United States and Southeast Asian nations
WTO to help settle US, New Zealand farm trade row with Indonesia
Indonesia s protectionist import policies on agricultural product backfired
WTO at a crossroads amid blocked trade deal
The World Trade Organization s continued sparring between members puts the long sought Trade Facilitation Agreement on ice
PH jumps 8 notches in WEF global trade index
The index measures how well countries facilitate the flow of goods and services over borders to their jurisdictions
WTO chief says global trade deal within reach
Although the areas under negotiation are limited the gains can be enormous Azevedo says
WTO chief raises spectre of failure at key trade talks
WTO Director General Pascal Lamy fears the worst for the Doha Round of talks in Bali
'PH at risk of prolonged low wages, high unemployment'
The Philippines is at risk of experiencing prolonged low wages and high unemployment due to weak global trade says Unctad
China manufacturing at more than 3-year low: HSBC
The global economic slowdown continues to weigh on the world s largest exporter
World trade growth to slow in 2012 to 3.7%: WTO
The World Trade Organization blames economic shocks such as the eurozone debt crisis for the expected slower growth of 3 7 this year after 5 growth in 2011
