Trade
Fractures in Global Trade Deepen as WTO Musters Only a Small Win
- Organization marred by brinksmanship in meeting ended Saturday
- Consensus proves nearly impossible amid geopolitical showdowns
Photographer: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images
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The World Trade Organization’s ability to tear down barriers to commerce, ensure stability through global accords and enforce the rules came under renewed criticism following a chaotic and contentious meeting of its top officials.