International Economic Law and Policy

1. Is this the end of MFN as we know it? The EU submission on WTO reform and the meaning of development

   With the release of the EU submission on WTO reform, it has become clear that the MFN principle’s central role within the WTO architecture is under challenge. As a keystone, it risks the entire bridge falling. Even if the foundations are retained but deemed outdated or unusable, and

2. The EU on Policy Space

   In the EU submission on WTO Reform that I mentioned yesterday, there was this suggestion on "policy space":

   In the context of overall strengthening of rules, there should be openness to examine targeted adjustments for policy space. A balance needs to be found between the effectiveness of the

3. Asking China To Liberalize More at the WTO

   Back in 2018, I wrote a piece with my colleague Huan Zhu arguing that China had become much wealthier since it joined the WTO, and therefore should take on greater liberalization commitments:

   With greater wealth comes greater responsibility. Even if it continues to maintain its “developing” status, as

4. Guest Post: President Trump Cannot Legally Impose Tariffs Using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

   If the Supreme Court strikes down nonreciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Trump Administration reportedly plans to re-impose some of the tariffs by citing authorities in other laws.

5. Can "Geopolitical" Tariffs Be Dealt With through Trade Deals?

   Last Friday, U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer was asked about Trump's initial suggestion of tariffs related to the goal of taking over Greenland