WTO now a forum for talks, not unanimous dealmaking

The WTO’s standing is under threat amid the dispute settlement function suspension and low appetite for trade deals

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  • Negotiations floundering
  • Appellate Body crisis
  • Plurilateral agreements and interim replacements
  • Progress on reviving the WTO
  • Impact on trade and other negotiations

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