World Sep 24 China gives up WTO developing country status in face of U.S. tariffs By Ken Moritsugu, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Jun 12 Head of WTO anticipates roadblocks as ministers negotiate trade deals At a time when some experts question WTO's future and relevance, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala hopes the meeting involving more than 120 ministers from the organization's 164 member countries yields progress toward reducing inequality and ensuring fair and free trade. By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
Health May 02 US to launch trade talks on COVID-19 vaccine distribution The White House has been under pressure from lawmakers at home and governments abroad to join an effort to waive patent rules for the vaccines so that poorer countries can begin to produce their own generic versions of the shots… By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
World Feb 15 Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman and African to lead World Trade Organization The appointment came after U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed her candidacy, which had been blocked by former President Donald Trump. By David McHugh, Associated Press
Economy Oct 08 World Trade Organization to be led by a woman for first time The WTO announced Thursday that a selection committee found Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria and Yoo Myung-hee of South Korea qualified for the final round in a race expected to end in the coming weeks. By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
Sep 15 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: Pelosi says House will stay in session until virus aid deal reached In our news wrap Tuesday, new efforts are underway to get another pandemic aid package through Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her chamber will stay in session until there’s a deal. A bipartisan group of lawmakers endorsed spending $1.5… Continue watching
Jul 26 U.S. presses WTO to stop lenient trade treatment of China By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press In a memo, Trump directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to "use all available means" to get the WTO to prevent countries from claiming developing country status if their economic strength means they don't need beneficial treatment. Continue reading
Jul 07 Obama Calls for Stronger U.S.-Russian Relationship By Admin, PBS News Hour As he wraps up his two-day trip to Moscow, President Barack Obama urged the resetting of the U.S.-Russian relationship while citing the common interests that could form the basis for stronger political and economic ties. Continue reading
Feb 26 Seeking More Aid, GM Posts Massive 2008 Losses By PBS News Hour General Motors Corp. announced Thursday that it lost nearly $31 billion in 2008, saying its auditors were likely to cast doubt on its viability as it seeks more federal aid to stay afloat. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch NATO Warns Moscow No ‘Business as Usual’ Amid Conflict During a NATO meeting Tuesday, world leaders warned Russia that its recent actions against Georgia could endanger Moscow's diplomatic relations. Analysts examine how the West and Russia have clashed over the crisis. Continue watching