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WTO holds 'constructive' talks after China condemns Trump's 'tariff shocks' • Feb. 19, 2025, 9:53 PM ET (Reuters)

China condemns Trump’s ‘tariff shocks’ at WTO, warns of possible global recession • Feb. 18, 2025, 9:23 AM ET (South China Morning Post)

Brazil hints at WTO complaint, tax on US products after Trump steel tariffs • Feb. 15, 2025, 1:58 AM ET (Reuters)

‘The W.T.O. Is Toast.’ What Happens to Global Trade Now. • Feb. 14, 2025, 4:01 AM ET (New York Times)

Hong Kong will file complaint to WTO on US tariffs, official says • Feb. 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As	WTO
Date	January 5, 1995 - present
Headquarters	Geneva
Areas Of Involvement	international trade • globalization
Related People	Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala • Peter Mandelson • Renato Ruggiero • Tsai Ing-wen

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