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Something for 'WTO Rules' advocates to think about.
They're actual rules (that we already follow), with rulings made by 'unelected officials', rather than guidelines, and you might consider that means they have consequences for sovereignty.
Example follows: ⬇️
Something for 'WTO Rules' advocates to think about.
They're actual rules (that we already follow), with rulings made by 'unelected officials', rather than guidelines, and you might consider that means they have consequences for sovereignty.
Example follows: ⬇️
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In the USA, as part of the 2002 Farm Bill, a new mandatory requirement for country of origin labelling (mCool) on fresh meat was enacted into Federal Law.
In 2009 Canada argued that this was discriminatory and launched a WTO dispute.
fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/…
In the USA, as part of the 2002 Farm Bill, a new mandatory requirement for country of origin labelling (mCool) on fresh meat was enacted into Federal Law.
In 2009 Canada argued that this was discriminatory and launched a WTO dispute.
fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/…
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The eventual 2015 ruling, made by a panel 'foreign judges' in a non-US Court was legally binding. It declared that the 'sovereign' United States had to adhere to the ruling and revoke a piece of domestic legislation or face sanctions as a consequence.
mic.com/articles/10528…
The eventual 2015 ruling, made by a panel 'foreign judges' in a non-US Court was legally binding. It declared that the 'sovereign' United States had to adhere to the ruling and revoke a piece of domestic legislation or face sanctions as a consequence.
mic.com/articles/10528…
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An attack on United States sovereignty declared outraged bloggers, newspapers and lawmakers.
An attack on United States sovereignty declared outraged bloggers, newspapers and lawmakers.
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Nevertheless, in June 2015 Congress revoked mCool legislation pertaining to labelling of fresh meat product by 300 to 131 votes.
Congressman Massie was outraged, declaring that the Founding Fathers would be appalled by this loss of sovereignty.
congress.gov/congressional-…
Nevertheless, in June 2015 Congress revoked mCool legislation pertaining to labelling of fresh meat product by 300 to 131 votes.
Congressman Massie was outraged, declaring that the Founding Fathers would be appalled by this loss of sovereignty.
congress.gov/congressional-…
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So my question is this: If the most important thing for you about Brexit is sovereignty, but you're keen to go to a WTO Rules Brexit; how does this sit with you? Do you agree with congressman Massie that just following WTO Rules compromises sovereignty?
So my question is this: If the most important thing for you about Brexit is sovereignty, but you're keen to go to a WTO Rules Brexit; how does this sit with you? Do you agree with congressman Massie that just following WTO Rules compromises sovereignty?
