trade liberalization ↔ World Trade Organization

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The World Trade Organization is the primary institution responsible for managing and institutionalizing global trade liberalization [1], [2]. Its consensus-based decision-making processes have historically both facilitated and hindered progress on trade liberalization initiatives [3], [4], [5].

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Transatlantic Trade, the Trump Disruption and the World ... - ECPS populismstudies.org Kent Jones · European Center for Populism Studies 4 facts

claimThe post-Second World War trading system, established under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and later the World Trade Organization (WTO), linked trade liberalization with political stability and the containment of Soviet influence.

claimThe World Trade Organization consensus rule has historically hindered progress on trade liberalization proposals.

referenceHoekman et al. (2025) propose that like-minded countries use the World Trade Organization's Annex IV to negotiate agreements on environmental and trade-related issues, potentially bypassing the consensus requirement that has hindered trade liberalization.

perspectiveThe Trump trade war may provide an opportunity for the European Union and other World Trade Organization members to reform WTO rules, dispute settlement processes, and trade liberalization.

Tariffs and Protectionism - Economic Research Council ercouncil.org ERC Council 1 fact

referenceThe World Trade Organization (WTO), established in 1995, institutionalized global trade liberalization but also highlighted loopholes allowing nations to protect sensitive industries through anti-dumping measures, national security exceptions, or safeguard clauses.