The downturn could lead to trade wars if countries raise barriers to foreign competition.

VOA: special.2009.01.31

The APEC leaders' week in Singapore includes meetings of finance, trade and foreign ministers as well as the heads of international companies.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said the foreign ministers also discussed the importance of expanding trade and making it more sustainable and inclusive.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

Mr.Rudd will be able to deliver his ultimatum in person to Japan's foreign minister, Katsuya Okada, who arrives in Sydney Saturday for pre-arranged talks on trade and military ties.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

The eight days of meetings in Singapore will include meetings of finance,trade, and foreign ministers and end with a summit of APEC leaders, including President Obama who will make his first trip to Asia as president.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08