The US supports Russia in WTO case in blocking Ukranian transit
Administration of Donald Trump took Russian side in the case of WTO regarding the Ukrainian transit, as Politico reports.
According to the outlet, the decision of WTO panel, which is expected this year may have consequences for a number of cases against the USA for application of duties on steel and aluminum by Trump.
The case against the Russian Federation concerns another question, in particular, transit limits, which Moscow imposed on Kyiv in January 2014, and cutting the Ukrainian exporters off the key markets in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Read more at: https://112.international/politics/the-us-supports-russia-in-wto-case-in-blocking-of-ukranian-transit-30717.html
Above refers to the Politico article:
US sides with Russia in WTO national security case against Ukraine
Both countries argue the WTO has no right to weigh in on the case Ukraine brought against the transit restrictions.
By Doug Palmer
7/30/18, 11:59 AM CET
Updated 7/31/18, 4:27 AM CET
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is siding with Russia in a potential landmark case over an issue that threatens to tear the World Trade Organization apart: What actions can countries take in the name of national security, even if it violates their WTO commitments?
The panel’s decision, expected later this year, could be consequential for a number of cases brought against the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s use of steel and aluminum tariffs.
Read more at: https://www.politico.eu/article/us-sides-with-russia-in-wto-national-security-case-against-ukraine/
So, a bit complex for me.
