On 21 July, the WTO circulated the arbitration award in the proceedings initiated by the European Union under Article 25 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding to review the findings of a WTO dispute panel in “China — Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights” (DS611). Source link
BEDFORD, Pa. – On one end of the Bedford County Fairgrounds, Garrett Hubbard, of New Paris, displayed his Oxford sheep named “The Lone Ranger,” which occasionally let out a quiet bleat. A little while later, on the opposite side of the property, Andy Rotz put on his high-energy, fast-paced Wild West Show, complete with rocking…
Welcome to Weather Watch, our weekly newsletter on how the planet’s ever wilder weather patterns are impacting the global economy. Got feedback and forecasts? Write us at weatherteam@bloomberg.net. And sign up here if you’re not on the list already. When there’s volatile weather, revenues of energy and agricultural companies can be put at risk. And…
Hong Kong authorities plan to add three new wheelchair-friendly trails in country parks next year, but users and concern groups say that more should be done to enhance accessibility so more people with disabilities can enjoy nature. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said that the three routes would offer residents short distances and scenic…
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump has the power to deem China an enemy to stop them from buying farmland in the U.S., says China expert Gordon Chang. “He might be loath to declare China an enemy, but in fact it is,” Chang said. “They call us an enemy. And also, he just has inherent…
United States President Donald Trump has threatened Brazil with a 50 percent tariff, citing the criminal charges against its former president and his political ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting a coup. In a letter to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s current president, Trump said on Wednesday that the treatment of Bolsonaro, who…
Hong Kong has recorded a roughly 11 per cent drop in the number of feral pigeons found at common gathering spots after an expanded no-feeding law took effect, according to authorities who are planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) patrol robots to enhance enforcement. The number of feral pigeons stood at about 12,090 during the…
Republican opposition to the GOP’s “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill appeared to be softening Wednesday night after President Donald Trump and White House budget director Russ Vought spent hours meeting with party holdouts during procedural votes that party leaders held open. House leaders have no desire to change the contents of the Senate-passed bill, which would…
Cellulose textiles could give fashion a sustainability glow-up, and not just the tree-hugging kind. A study headed by researchers from Chalmers University University of Technology in Sweden has found they can turn farm “trash”—byproducts like wheat straw and oat husks into dissolving pulp for clothing—using fewer chemicals and less hassle than wood-based methods. Why it…
The department is collaborating with UMMC, the state Medical Association, and local hospitals to help Mississippians understand the importance of healthy eating habits. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce on Thursday kicked off an initiative to make Mississippians aware of healthy eating options and the importance of the state’s farming sector. During a stop…