EU criticizes U.S. for "deep crisis" at WTO


Devdiscourse News Desk | Brussels | Updated: 17-12-2018 18:30 IST | Created: 17-12-2018 18:16 IST
EU criticizes U.S. for "deep crisis" at WTO
EU Ambassador Mark Vanheukelen, speaking at a WTO review of U.S. trade policies, also criticised limitations on the U.S. procurement market, in particular through "Buy American" legislation and its "heavy restrictions" on maritime transport. (Image Credit: Flickr)

The European Union said on Monday the World Trade Organization (WTO) was mired in a "deep crisis and the United States is at its epicentre", and it called on the Trump administration to put forward concrete reform proposals.

EU Ambassador Mark Vanheukelen, speaking at a WTO review of U.S. trade policies, also criticised limitations on the U.S. procurement market, in particular through "Buy American" legislation and its "heavy restrictions" on maritime transport. 

(With inputs from agencies.)

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