The reaction among trade experts to US Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s speech in Geneva on Oct 14 has been mixed.
Some welcomed the optimistic tone. Others were disappointed at the lack of specifics.
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Some welcomed the optimistic tone. Others were disappointed at the lack of specifics.
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The debate between the optimists and pessimists focuses most on this part of Tai’s answer to a question.
The optimists were encouraged by: “If you will listen to us, we will listen to you, and let’s start the reform process from there.”
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The optimists were encouraged by: “If you will listen to us, we will listen to you, and let’s start the reform process from there.”
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But perhaps this part is more damning: “over the course of those 15 years, not enough members listened.”
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Tai’s accusation that “not enough members listened” overlooks the fact that 44 WTO members have listened and offered some solutions to the problems that the US has raised.
Is the US listening to them?
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Is the US listening to them?
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Tai overlooked avoiding disputes—like ignoring public health and focusing only on medical treatment.
Doctors have to consider prevention as well as cure.
Trade lawyers need to think about implementation, and consultation to pre-empt litigation.
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Doctors have to consider prevention as well as cure.
Trade lawyers need to think about implementation, and consultation to pre-empt litigation.
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