In 2008, the field of international trade experienced considerable activity in some areas and virtual stagnation in others. The World Trade Organization (WTO) welcomed two new members in 2008: Ukraine and Cape Verde. Progress on Russia's accession suffered a setback in 2008 due to the...

With the change of administration in the United States, trade negotiations came to a near standstill in 2009. There was little to no discernable progress in the Doha round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, and despite Russia's efforts to the contrary, no new members joined the WTO....