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Beijing sues Australia at WTO over tariffs in hit to strained ties
Beijing has responded with tariffs and restrictions on imports of coal, barley, lobsters and wine
 "Beijing sues Australia at WTO over tariffs in hit to strained ties")
Right time for India to resolve trade disputes with US
The Biden administration can now move forward to strengthen the WTO dispute settlement process by clearing the way for appointment of requisite number of members to its appellate body
Covid-related trade barriers rising, says WTO director general
One such measure is the European Union's export authorisation scheme for Covid-19 vaccines
 "Covid-related trade barriers rising, says WTO director general")
Economic theory says inequality will rise as international trade grows
Robin Hoodism - robbing the rich to pay the poor - isn't consistent with either democratic ideals or trust in government
Japan files complaint against China in WTO over anti-dumping duties
Japan has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over China's anti-dumping duties on their stainless steel products, saying tariffs of up to 29% violate international trade rules
 "Japan files complaint against China in WTO over anti-dumping duties")
Australian PM says WTO should punish Chinese economic coercion
The World Trade Organization should penalize bad behaviour when it occurs, Australia's prime minister said Wednesday ahead of a Group of Seven leaders' meeting in Britain
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Powerful lobbying in US against India's Covid vaccine IP waiver push
While big pharma has vehemently opposed India's move on compulsory licensing, even non-pharma influencers such as Bill Gates are against sharing vaccine technology without patenting
 "Powerful lobbying in US against India's Covid vaccine IP waiver push")
Patent waiver not enough for vax rollout, expand production: WTO chief
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has argued in favour of expanding Covid-19 vaccine production and ending export restrictions, saying that getting a patent waiver would not be enough
 "Patent waiver not enough for vax rollout, expand production: WTO chief")
Reaching consensus on Covid-19 vax patent waiver may take time: Experts
Developed nations opposed the proposal, though it received the support of three-fourths of member nations
 "Reaching consensus on Covid-19 vax patent waiver may take time: Experts")
Waiting for members to start talks on TRIPS waiver, tech transfer: WTO
The director-general also praised India for exporting vaccines to other countries.
 "Waiting for members to start talks on TRIPS waiver, tech transfer: WTO")
US backs TRIPS waiver: More to the story than just vaccine patents
Patents for complex biologics like vaccines is often governed by multiple patents, which may be owned by different entities.
 "US backs TRIPS waiver: More to the story than just vaccine patents")
Price to production: Pros and cons of achieving Covid vaccine patent waiver
Manufacturers in emerging economies need to be supported with the technology to actually produce coronavirus vaccines.
US support for Covid patent waiver will push WTO talks, says WTO chief
A United States' proposal to discuss waiving patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines will intensify talks on the issue within the World Trade Organisation, says the WTO director-general
 "US support for Covid patent waiver will push WTO talks, says WTO chief")
Explainer: Covid-19 vaccine patents dominate global trade talks
WTO members will assess on Wednesday signs of progress in talks on a proposal by South Africa and India to waive patent rights on Covid-19 vaccines in order to boost supply to developing countries
12 Republican lawmakers urge Biden to not support India's proposal at WTO
Twelve Republican lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to not support a proposal by India and South Africa to the WTO to temporary waive some TRIPS rules amid the coronavirus pandemic
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10 Senators ask Biden to back India's proposal to get TRIPS waiver at WTO
The proposal seeks to temporarily lift certain intellectual property barriers and allow countries to locally manufacture Covid-19 diagnostics and vaccines
 "10 Senators ask Biden to back India's proposal to get TRIPS waiver at WTO")
LDCs support request made by India to WTO for waiving vaccine-related IPR
46-member grouping of the Least Developed Countries said it supports a request made by India and South Africa to the WTO to temporarily suspend intellectual property rights for the Covid-19 vaccines
 "LDCs support request made by India to WTO for waiving vaccine-related IPR")
Exporters remain optimistic with weaker rupee and low interest rates
Covid-19 continues to pose the greatest threat to trade outlook, as new waves of infection could easily undermine any hoped-for recovery, said the WTO
Piyush Goyal to push WTO DG for TRIPS waiver on Covid-19 vaccine
A waiver on certain provisions of the agreement is expected to help more countries, especially middle- and low-income nations to access vaccines
 "Piyush Goyal to push WTO DG for TRIPS waiver on Covid-19 vaccine")
On recovery path: WTO pegs trade growth at 8% in 2021, highest in a decade
Says growth will slow to 4% in 2022 as effects of the pandemic will be felt