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Brazilian named to head World Trade Organization
SAO PAULO, Brazil--Roberto Azevedo of Brazil has been elected the first Latin American director-general of the World Trade Organization, the global body charged with moving forward stalled trade agreement talks. The choice of Azevedo over close rival...
Tags: International Organizations, European Union, Mexico, Elizabeth II, International Economic Institution
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N.Korea has gained nothing from recent threats, Obama says
Reuters* Obama, Park stress unity in face of N.Korea threats * Park not sure what's behind recent quiet from Pyongyang * Bilateral trade pact has boosted exports - Obama By Paul Eckert WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea vowed...Tags: International Military Interventions, Industrial Production, Park Geun-hye, North Korea, Weaponry
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NEWSMAKER-Azevedo looks to resurrect WTO with patient diplomacy
ReutersBy Alonso Soto and Anthony Boadle BRASILIA, May 7 (Reuters) - Roberto Azevedo, picked on Tuesday to head the World Trade Organization, is in every respect the quintessential Brazilian diplomat: a well-spoken, competent and smooth negotiator with a...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, International Organizations, Globalization, Mexico, Politics
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China worries about EU-U.S. plans for free trade pact
Reuters* EU-U.S. trade talks expected to last two years * China fears deal could be protectionist move BRUSSELS, May 7 (Reuters) - China has raised concerns about European Union plans to negotiate an ambitious free trade deal with the United States, fearing it...Tags: International Organizations, European Union, Politics, Beijing (China), China
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PREVIEW-Stalemated world trade body nears choice for new leader
Reuters* Both candidates are from Latin America * While WTO deadlocked, bilateral deals predominate * Group risks falling into "irrelevance", expert says By Tom Miles GENEVA, May 5 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization has overseen a 12-year stalemate...Tags: International Organizations, Globalization, Government, European Union, Mexico
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Auto industry love for Mexico grows with new Audi plant
ReutersBy Ben Klayman SAN JOSE CHIAPA, Mexico, May 4 (Reuters) - The automotive industry's growing love affair with Mexico was celebrated here on Saturday as Audi executives laid the foundation stone for its first assembly plant in the Americas. Volkswagen AG'...Tags: Nissan Motor Co., Services and Shopping, Mexico, Automotive Equipment, Vehicles
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Venezuela's Maduro says Colombia's Uribe plotting to kill him
ReutersCARACAS, May 3 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday said Colombian ex-president Alvaro Uribe was plotting to kill him, adding to a deluge of accusations by the former bus driver in recent months. "Uribe is behind a plot to kill me,"...Tags: Venezuela, Alvaro Uribe, Colombia, Hugo Chavez
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Upcoming business events in the Lehigh Valley
SATURDAYMAY 4 COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY is offering the "First Time Homebuyer's Class" in English today, May 11 and 18, 8:15 a.m, to 1 p.m., at Victory Firehouse, 205 Webster St., Bethlehem. Free. Info: Amy, 484-893-1038. LEHIGH...Tags: North American Free Trade Agreement, Lehigh University, Center Valley, Schnecksville, Marketing
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ANALYSIS-Doubling U.S. exports remains a distant dream for Obama
ReutersBy Jason Lange WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama reminded the world on Thursday of the lofty goal set early in his presidency to double American exports over five years. It looks like he won't deliver. Trade data published...Tags: Japan, Foreign Exchange Market, U.S. Congress, Globalization, Penny Pritzker
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Brazil WTO hopeful brushes off protectionist complaints
ReutersBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's candidate to head the World Trade Organization brushed off criticism from rich nations that his country is growing more protectionist, saying he will be a neutral negotiator of global trade frictions if he gets the job this...Tags: Japan, North American Free Trade Agreement, International Organizations, Globalization, Mexico
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INTERVIEW-Brazil WTO hopeful brushes off protectionist complaints
Reuters* Roberto Azevedo says he will be neutral if he gets the job * Other finalist is Blanco, former Mexican trade minister * New chief to be picked in May as WTO faces credibility crisis By Alonso Soto BRASILIA, May 1 (Reuters) - Brazil's candidate to...Tags: Japan, North American Free Trade Agreement, International Organizations, Globalization, Mexico
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Get rid of tariffs on trans-Atlantic trade
Within a few months, the U.S. and European Union will formally launch free-trade talks. Now is the time to think big. After years of neglect, this trade relationship is ripe for improvement. Europe is suffering through a prolonged economic downturn...
Tags: Contracts, North American Free Trade Agreement, Genetic Engineering, European Union, Prescription Drugs
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