GENEVA, Switzerland, July 1 (UPI) -- World Trade Organization states failed to break a deadlock on a new global trade treaty Saturday and India's trade minister left for home. The talks reached an impasse after the U.S. and other farm exporters clashed with the European Union, India and othe

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 24 (UPI) -- The head of the World Trade Organization said Monday that negotiators will miss an end-of-the-month deadline on reaching a trade pact.

BRUSSELS, March 23 (UPI) -- The head of the World Trade Organization said Thursday negotiators seeking a global free-trade pact are running out of time.

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- The weekend meeting of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, attended by top trade ministers, has injected hope in world trade talks.

HONG KONG, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Trade ministers in Hong Kong agreed on key agricultural issues in a global trade pact to eliminate trade barriers to the world's poorest nations.

HONG KONG, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Trade ministers representing most of the world's governments have set a deadline for wiping out subsidies of agricultural exports by 2013.

HONG KONG, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Minor scuffles with police marred a largely peaceful march by 4,000 protesters against the World Trade Organization meeting that opened Tuesday in Hong Kong. Police in riot gear contained the protesters, who shoved and shouted as they approached giant wat

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The head of the World Trade Organization is expected to issue a general summary of the main disputes that stand in the way of a global trade deal.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- World Trade Organization negotiators meeting in Switzerland to salvage global free trade talks Tuesday appeared less than optimistic.