World trade without rules? US shuts down WTO appeals court

Associated Press ^ | December 9, 2019 | Jamey Keaten and Paul Wiseman

[Olog-hai]

Global commerce will lose its ultimate umpire Tuesday, leaving countries unable to reach a final resolution of disputes at the World Trade Organization and instead facing what critics call “the law of the jungle.’’

The United States, under a president who favors a go-it-alone approach to economics and diplomacy, appears to prefer it that way.

The terms of two of the last three judges on the WTO’s appellate body neared their end at midnight Tuesday. Their departure will deprive the de facto Supreme Court of world trade of its ability to issue rulings.

Among the disputes left in limbo are seven cases that have been brought against Trump’s decision last year to declare foreign steel and aluminum a threat to U.S. national security and to hit them with import taxes.

The WTO’s lower court — its dispute settlement body — can hear cases. But its decisions will go nowhere if the loser appeals to a higher court that is no longer functioning. …

[rlmorel]

Yeah.

It reminds me of the American Communist Party back in 1941 on the morning of June 22 that were strict isolationists, didn’t support any war of any kind, didn’t want our boys being killed in a war.

On that day, the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union, and within minutes, and with no explanation at all, the American Communists became fervent war mongers.

Helped all of us to see which side their bread was buttered on.

Same with these Leftist scumbags today and the WTO.

[ChildOfThe60s]

Works for me.

Without doing extensive research, my impression is that every one of these International organizations benefits everybody else at the expense of the United States’ sovereignty.

We abide by the Marcus of Queensbury rules and the rest of the countries kick us in the balls with the approval and encouragement of these International organizations.

Time to play some Hardball. Which of course makes all the lefties in the United States wet their panties.

[Mariner]

this is the best news we’ve heard in weeks.

[gunsequalfreedom]

Global commerce will lose its ultimate umpire Tuesday, leaving countries unable to reach a final resolution of disputes at the World Trade Organization and instead facing what critics call “the law of the jungle.’’

The one world government types complaining about countries taking back their sovereignty.

[Gene Eric]

Agreed.

[Svartalfiar]

The United States, under a president who favors a go-it-alone approach to economics and diplomacy, appears to prefer it that way.

Funny how they try to blame this 'problem' all on Trump. But, if you go to the article to find out how a US President can destroy the WTO's highest court:

The panel is supposed to have seven judges. But their ranks have dwindled because the United States — under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Trump — has blocked new appointments to protest the way the WTO does business.