For Subscribers

The View From Asia

Next on Trump's hit list: WTO

Asia News Network writers examine Trump's statement on the WTO and the way forward. Here are excerpts.

Rice-planting in South Korea. The US move against WTO rules may damage South Korea's farm sector, in which it enjoys privileges as a developing country. Under the status, the country is allowed to impose duties of up to 513 per cent on imported rice — Rice-planting in South Korea. The US move against WTO rules may damage South Korea's farm sector, in which it enjoys privileges as a developing country. Under the status, the country is allowed to impose duties of up to 513 per cent on imported rice and provide subsidies to local farmers. PHOTO: EPA-AFE

Updated

Published

Aug 04, 2019, 05:00 AM

Already a subscriber? Log in

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

ST One Digital

$9.90 $9.90/month

No contract

ST app access on 1 mobile device

Subscribe now

Unlock these benefits

All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.