Routledge US Trade Policy, China and the WTO Book

Explore the changing landscape of International Economic Law with this essential text from Routledge. As part of the Transnational Law and Governance series, this book examines the significant challenges facing the World Trade Organization (WTO) since its 1995 inception. Readers will gain insight into the recent years of instability in the multilateral trade system. The text covers the rise of trade tensions, including US security tariffs on steel and aluminium, and the impact of the US boycott of the WTO Appellate Body. It provides a detailed look at the US-China trade war and the underlying reasons for this conflict. This work is particularly relevant for understanding how these economic shifts occurred alongside global health and societal emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers a necessary perspective on the current state of global trade and the legal frameworks that govern it.