Cardin, Portman Reintroduce WTO Resolution
Sens. Ben Cardin, D-Md., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, reintroduced a resolution that calls for revisions to the World Trade Organization while also affirming its usefulness. It is a repeat of a resolution introduced in 2020 (see 2007060004). “By identifying the…
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problem and suggesting some potential solutions, this bipartisan resolution is a start to addressing and fixing some of the shortcomings of the WTO in order to support American workers against unfair foreign trade practices and enhance the ability of American farmers, workers, and businesses to access foreign markets,” Portman said in a news release announcing the March 9 introduction. Cardin said the U.S. must lead in maintaining rules-based systems, and reforms are needed for the WTO to succeed.