WTO appeals body likely to collapse — temporarily, at least
That's because Donald Trump has blocked new appointments to the seven-member appellate body, accusing judges of ignoring instructions
16 July 2019 - 15:15
Paris — The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO's) appeals court, which seeks to resolve disputes between members, faces temporary collapse in 2019 in the face of US opposition to the nomination of judges, the EU’s trade chief said on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump has blocked new appointments to the seven-member appellate body, accusing judges of overstepping their mandates and ignoring instructions...
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