Time to Renew the WTO
One could liken the World Trade Organization (WTO) reform process to the Japanese ritual of hanami (flower viewing), where everyone takes pause to appreciate the gift of the sakura cherry blossoms as a community. The current global trading system has generated opportunities for every member to pursue growth and prosperity through increased trade. We’ve come to rely on it and rarely stop to appreciate it. Members are now looking to renew the purpose and functioning of the WTO in at least three areas.

FEATURES

Features

An Offal Lot of Exports: The Trade in Variety Meats

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Features

Spicy Trade: U.S. and India Turn Up the Heat

Features

Four Ways Trade is Like March Madness

Farmer collects arabica coffee beans at the plantation in Taizz, Yemen.

Features

Trade and Conversation: A Book Review of the Monk of Mokha

JOURNEYS

Journeys

Cherry Blossom KitKats, Bubble Tea, and Pocky Sticks: Trade Spreads Asian Twist on Snacks

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Journeys

Who’s Footing the Tariff Bill?

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Journeys

Frida Fever: Kahlo Exhibit Highlights the Art of Trade

Journeys

La Dolce Vita…Trade Brings Italy’s Delicacies to the North End of Boston

TARIFF EXCLUSIONS

SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. firms have made over 50,000 requests to the Commerce Dept to be excluded from new steel and aluminum tariffs. Our exclusive maps show you which congressional districts are affected.