Sino-U.S. trade ties face test amid global slump


  • World
  • Wednesday, 24 Dec 2008

BEIJING (Reuters) - Trade frictions between Beijing and Washington are expected to grow amid a deepening world recession and as U.S. interest groups demand President-elect Barack Obama put "tough on China" trade talk into action.

The U.S. Trade Representative's office on Friday announced it had begun legal action at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) aimed at halting Chinese government subsidy programmes to boost the sale of Chinese-branded goods around the world.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Japan to start hunting fin whales after five years of commercial whaling
Google’s Sundar Pichai lays out his AI roadmap
Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, officials say
44-foot whale carcass on bow of cruise ship baffles NY authorities
Apple’s new iPad ad leaves its creative audience feeling … flat
South Korea's Yoon takes responsibility for missteps after 2 years in office
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail
Phone bans are gaining ground in schools worldwide
Britain and NATO allies must spend more, be tougher, UK's Cameron to say
UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports

Others Also Read