1/5
The @wto #PublicForum began today.
In 2 months—the WTO #MinisterialConference.
A hot topic for both—#WTOreform.
Perversely, @BobWolfeSPS and I say forget “WTO reform”.
It puts the focus on Geneva, when the real problem is in and between capitals.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr…
The @wto #PublicForum began today.
In 2 months—the WTO #MinisterialConference.
A hot topic for both—#WTOreform.
Perversely, @BobWolfeSPS and I say forget “WTO reform”.
It puts the focus on Geneva, when the real problem is in and between capitals.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr…
2/5 The most serious problems are well-known:
•Crisis in dispute settlement
•Inability to meet halfway in crucial negotiations
Where is the leadership?
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr… (@cosmo_globalist)
•Crisis in dispute settlement
•Inability to meet halfway in crucial negotiations
Where is the leadership?
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr… (@cosmo_globalist)
3/5 Where is the leadership?
The US pays lip-service to solutions with nothing concrete.
China hides behind developing country alliances.
The EU is trying, but has its own pre-occupations.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr… (@cosmo_globalist)
The US pays lip-service to solutions with nothing concrete.
China hides behind developing country alliances.
The EU is trying, but has its own pre-occupations.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr… (@cosmo_globalist)
4/5 Meanwhile, India, S Africa press for blanket exemptions for developing countries—no matter how advanced they are—with no chance of consensus agreement among the membership.
Canada seems to be just about the only country searching for compromise.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr…
Canada seems to be just about the only country searching for compromise.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr…
5/5 The fastest progress is in “plurilaterals” (among only some members). Even that faces challenges from some countries.
In other words, there’s no point in seeking reform in Geneva. The WTO needs to be rescued, and that means reform in the capitals.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr…
In other words, there’s no point in seeking reform in Geneva. The WTO needs to be rescued, and that means reform in the capitals.
claireberlinski.substack.com/p/the-world-tr…
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