Government and Trade
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Brazil's Roberto Azevedo to be New WTO Chief
Defeats Mexico's Herminio Blanco in close tally.
— May 7, 2013
Senate Passes Internet Tax Bill
The legislation, known as the “Marketplace Fairness Act,” seeks to close what many advocates say is a sales tax loophole benefiting online sellers such as eBay.
— May 7, 2013
Slow Signs of Reform in Bangladesh
As the death toll topped 650, the calls for action continued.
— May 6, 2013
Mexico Given High Marks for Trade Reform
WTO review said the country has lowered trade barriers substantially.
— May 6, 2013
ILO Formulates Plan for Worker Safety as Rana Plaza Death Toll Increases
Sunday afternoon at Savar, a suburb of Dhaka, Bangladesh, police officials took another body count, with the total now reaching more than 620.
— May 6, 2013
Think Tank: Fashion Industry's 'Moral Imperative'
Today’s column is written by Congressman George Miller of California, an apparel-producing state.
— May 6, 2013
