US-China Trade and the WTO: Unrealistic Expectations
August 8, 2012
Some WTO critics wonder why the organization hasn’t yet fixed the U.S.-China trade imbalance. Wrong question.
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WTO Bank Card Case Against China is a Victory for U.S. Jobs. Wait, What?
July 17, 2012
Both sides claim victory as the political spin devolves into pure financial services fantasy.
Law, Strategy and Politics: U.S. Challenges China Auto Duties
July 6, 2012
There’s a lot going on here. Here are three different ways to approach this dispute.
Why Are We Still Talking About China’s Rare Earth Export Quotas?
June 22, 2012
China’s big media push justifying its rare earth export limits is a few days old, but I wanted to briefly revisit it to recommend Jack Perkowski’s Forbes column on the subject: The timing of the WTO action by the U.S., the EU, Japan and Canada is curious, though, because it appears that market forces are [...]
China Goes on Offensive on Rare Earths Dispute
June 20, 2012
China already lost one case at the WTO on raw materials export limitations, which it attempted to defend based on environmental concerns. The big question hanging out there since that decision was made concerned the application of that legal reasoning to similar limitations on rare earths. Huge issue for certain industries, such as the tech [...]
China and the WTO: American Buyer’s Remorse
June 15, 2012
The United States is still struggling with how China’s unique economy should fit into the World Trade Organization.
WTO A/V Products Case: Suspicions Confirmed?
May 14, 2012
Remind me never to get too involved in the technical legal aspects of a trade dispute. That’s not what trade policy is all about.
Problems With U.S. Service Exports to China
April 12, 2012
Services trade is a huge lost opportunity for the U.S., but should we blame nations with barriers or the multilateral system that allows them?
Looks Like the Rare Earth WTO Case Will Happen After All
March 13, 2012
Since the appellate decision in the raw materials case over a month ago, which China lost, the question has been whether a separate case on rare earth quotas would be filed. Looks like the answer is a yes, and this time the U.S. will not be alone: Five separate issues — involving auto parts, cars, [...]
Clyde Prestowitz Advises U.S. to Play Tit for Tat With China
March 8, 2012
Is it time for the U.S. to abandon WTO disputes and fruitless negotiations and go forward with a more aggressive bilateral policy based on reciprocity?
U.S.-China Film Dispute Finally Settled
February 20, 2012
Five years and one WTO dispute later, the U.S. and China finally come to terms on movie imports and distribution.
Is China Having Regrets About WTO Accession?
February 6, 2012
Because it gave up so much when it joined WTO, China should not feel obligated to follow all the rules now. So says a very troubling Op/Ed.
A Brief Note on the WTO Raw Materials Case
February 2, 2012
Was this a big loss for China, and does this mean that rare earths are next? Don’t get too excited — there is no clear answer.
What Will the U.S. Do About China Auto Part Imports?
February 1, 2012
America’s unions have thrown down the gauntlet on another China trade case. Obama might have a tough decision to make during an election year.
The U.S. Case Against China’s Internet Policies – Part I: USTR’s Information Request
October 24, 2011
Are China’s Internet policies acting as a trade barrier to foreign companies? The U.S. seems to be gathering information for a possible WTO dispute.
U.S.-China Cockfight Heads to WTO
September 21, 2011
The U.S. and China have been battling over the chicken trade since Bird Flu broke out. The latest anti-dumping dispute is now going to the WTO.
Time Magazine: WTO Ruling Will Force China to End Its Quota on Foreign Films
May 27, 2011
If I write three more posts on this topic, I’ll have enough material for a book.
WTO Rules Against US In Boeing Case. Memo To China: This Is Not Good News
April 5, 2011
While the US might have lost some of its moral authority to complain about similar Chinese programs, the panel report gives yet another boost to the WTO’s position against illegal state subsidies.
God Help Me, Another Comment on the US-China WTO AV Products Case
March 25, 2011
Every time I think I’m done with this case, they pull me back in.
Is WTO Report the Death Knell of PRC Rare Earth Export Quotas?
February 18, 2011
A preliminary report issued by a WTO dispute resolution panel reportedly shoots down China’s environmental protection excuse for raw materials quotas.