Trade Law

Korean Washers Subject To Interim Import Duties – Twice

In a statement, Whirlpool said it is “pleased with this favorable preliminary decision, given the proven record that South Korean appliance producers have benefitted from their government’s subsidies that violate trade law. We look forward to …

Illegal tobacco trade causing Rs 10b loss to govt annually – Nation

According to inside sources there has been an increase of 11 percent in illegal cigarette trade during last one year … issued pursuant to the Federal Excise Act 2005, the minimum selling price for a pack of cigarettes is much … Continue reading

South Asia a rising force in global meth trade – South Coast Today

ISLAMABAD — Iran, Pakistan and other South Asian countries are a fast-rising force in the global methamphetamine market, with drug cartels thriving off the weak governance and law enforcement that have long fueled the region’s heroin trade.

Canada – U.S think they are above international law – Meattradenewsdaily (blog)

Last November the World Trade Organization panel investigating complaints by Canada and Mexico over US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling determined the law affords imported livestock less favorable treatment than like domestic livestock and violates US …

President signs controversial pension reform into law – Warsaw Voice

President Bronislaw Komorowski Friday signed into law a controversial bill on increasing the age at which Poles retire to 67, despite massive public opposition to the reform and a string of protests by trade unionists. Law and Justice (PiS), Poland’s … Continue reading

Countdown to the UN conference on arms trade treaty – The Daily Star

In an effort to stop irresponsible transfers of arms that circumvent existing international law, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled “Towards an Arms Trade Treaty: establishing common international standards for the import …

Obama, Romney campaign advisers trade blame on job creation – Reuters

Ed Gillespie, a senior adviser to Romney, citing Obama’s healthcare reform law and a decision to put a major oil pipeline on hold, said on “Fox News Sunday” that Obama’s policies have put a damper on job creation. “The problem … Continue reading

Illegal kidney trade ‘booming’ – Nursing Times

The global trade in illegal kidneys is booming … However, the evidence the WHO presented to the media indicates that laws intended to halt trafficking are being ignored by traffickers keen to cash in on the rising international need for … Continue reading

Law firm to host free trade show – vcstar.com

The Green Law Group LLP will host a free “Jobs and Profits” Trade Show from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 15 for Ventura County contractors. It will be held in The Green Law Group’s main conference room at 1777 … Continue reading

Canadian miner’s complaint can proceed under El Salvador law – Reuters

TORONTO, June 2 (Reuters) – Canadian company Pacific Rim can move forward under El Salvador law with a case against that country’s government for blocking a gold mining project, but cannot file suit under a regional trade agreement, a World … Continue reading