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>But today, for the fourth time in four years, ... In these trade agreements, some countries are more equal than others. The US probably has the trade power to

>But today, for the fourth time in four years, ... In these trade agreements, some countries are more equal than others. The US probably has the trade power to continue to ignore the WTO ruling. The US has done so repeatedly in the past with other issues.

Shivetya 11y ago
Well the real truth is, when on a world stage our values may clash with the values of another and we won't always get our way. There was a recent dust up over labeling of beef sold in the US with regards to foreign sources. To be honest I see no reason why the labeling is not permitted so as to allow more consumer choice. Origin and such are valuable tools for smart consumer purchasing. That they run afoul of what lax rules other countries want should not be a consideration. What is next? Ruling that preference given to some foods based on their original origin will be tossed? It is the logical conclusion that many rules in the EU which do protect certain products will be ended too.