CAUSE
One question. One truth.
“Why is the WTO losing relevance?”
The WTO's dispute settlement system is paralyzed because the United States has blocked appointments to the Appellate Body since 2019. This undermines the WTO's enforcement mechanism, causing members to seek alternatives.
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CURRENT STATE
The number of cases taken to the WTO has dropped to approximately one-third of pre-2019 levels. This weakens the WTO's authority amid rising unilateral tariffs and increased protectionism.
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