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flag The U.S. blocked a WTO effort to restart the Appellate Body, keeping the global trade court paralyzed since 2019.

flag The U.S. has blocked a WTO proposal from 130 members to begin selecting candidates for the Appellate Body for the 91st time, further paralyzing the global trade dispute system. flag The move underscores ongoing tensions over reforms, with the U.S. citing concerns over the body’s authority, while allies argue the lack of an appellate mechanism undermines the WTO’s effectiveness. flag The Appellate Body has been nonfunctional since 2019 due to a lack of judges.

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