US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a “make America great again” rally in Fargo, North Dakota, on June 27. Trump has called the World Trade Organisation a “catastrophe” that works against US interests. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a “make America great again” rally in Fargo, North Dakota, on June 27. Trump has called the World Trade Organisation a “catastrophe” that works against US interests. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
David Dodwell
Opinion

Opinion

Outside In by David Dodwell

Why the US war on the WTO is a greater threat to global trade than its tariffs attack

David Dodwell says the US’ desire to control the trade dispute resolution process is apparent in its actions at the World Trade Organisation and its demands for changes to other multilateral trade agreements

US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a “make America great again” rally in Fargo, North Dakota, on June 27. Trump has called the World Trade Organisation a “catastrophe” that works against US interests. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a “make America great again” rally in Fargo, North Dakota, on June 27. Trump has called the World Trade Organisation a “catastrophe” that works against US interests. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
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