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America and the world still need the WTO to keep trade and the global economy humming

  • Written by Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
The WTO's home in Geneva.Martin Good/Shutterstock.com

President Donald Trump has made no secret of his disdain for the World Trade Organization.

Since taking office, the Trump administration has been blocking the appointment or reappointment of WTO judges – imperiling the essential work of its court in issuing trade rulings. The president has e...

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