Trade Law

UN treaty on global arms trade sparks criticism – CBS News

UNITED NATIONS — The first draft of a new U.N. treaty to regulate the multibillion dollar global arms trade sparked criticism Tuesday … international human rights or humanitarian laws or be used by terrorists or organized crime — and …

Japan Unexpectedly Posts a Trade Surplus as Oil Prices Drop – Bloomberg

Japan posted an unexpected trade surplus in June as lower oil prices contributed … had been “one-sided” and reiterated that authorities were prepared to act “decisively” to counter excessive movements in the currency.

House committee approves normal trade with Russia – FOX News

The House Ways and Means Committee, by a voice vote, approved the bill to establish permanent normal trade relations with Russia. The measure repeals the Jackson-Vanik Act of 1974 that limited trade with the Soviet Union because of its policies … Continue reading

DTI to Helmet Law protesters: Go to Congress – Philippine Star Online

CEBU, Philippines – An official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that they are just implementing Republic Act 10054 or the Helmet Law and that a protest rally against its implementation should be addressed to the House … Continue reading

Solar PV Trade Disputes Escalate as German Group Files Dumping Charges against China – CleanTechnica

Trade disputes between China — whose manufacturers have … working together with leading European manufacturers to urge the European Commission to act. We will not reveal any specific dates, however the European industry initiative will …

The Murder Rate and Gun Laws in the Windy City – Wall Street Journal

This is because Chicago has very restrictive gun laws and yet has a horrendous murder rate … The murder rate in Chicago won’t decrease significantly until the drug trade becomes unprofitable. The current plague of drug-related deaths is a repeat … Continue reading

2012 MLB Trade Deadline: Hanley Ramirez Acquisition Should Force Giants to Act – Bleacherreport.com

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big splash early Wednesday morning by acquiring Hanley Ramirez and Randy Choate from the Miami Marlins for Nathan Eovaldi and minor league pitcher Scott McGough, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of … Continue reading

Taiwan moves to end trade spat over U.S. beef – NBCNews.com

ending a months-long stand off with its third-largest trading partner and clearing the way for a resumption of stalled trade talks. The measure amends food safety laws to allow the import of beef containing a leanness-enhancing additive, ractopamine …

Taiwan moves to end trade spat over U.S. beef – Reuters UK

ending a months-long stand off with its third-largest trading partner and clearing the way for a resumption of stalled trade talks. The measure amends food safety laws to allow the import of beef containing a leanness-enhancing additive …

Taiwan moves to end trade spat over U.S. beef – Reuters

ending a months-long stand off with its third-largest trading partner and clearing the way for a resumption of stalled trade talks. The measure amends food safety laws to allow the import of beef containing a leanness-enhancing additive …