Global Trade System Faces Uncertainty as Protectionism Rises and Multilateralism Declines
The article discusses recent trends in the global trading system in 2015. It looks at outcomes of the Tenth WTO Ministerial Conference, the rise of plurilateral negotiations, increasing trade tensions, and the push for new regional trade agreements. The paper suggests that multilateral trade liberalization is facing challenges, leading to a less stable and more uncertain global trading system.