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June 20, 2026Open Access

Unsettled Settlement: Paralysis of the World Trade Organization Appellate Body (WTOAB)

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YPYoungjae Pak

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Overview

Examines U.S. blockages of the WTO Appellate Body, revealing unexpected member state responses to dysfunction.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the dysfunction of the WTO Appellate Body caused by U.S. actions and to analyze member states' responses.
  • Analysis of U.S. actions during the Obama and Trump Administrations regarding Appellate Body appointments.
  • Evaluation of the interim options introduced by Canada and the European Union.
  • Examination of the reactions and strategies of various member states.
  • The U.S. has systematically blocked appointments to the Appellate Body, leading to its paralysis.
  • Other member states have shown unexpected willingness to challenge U.S. obstruction efforts.
  • The interim arrangement proposed by Canada and the EU presents a potential alternative for dispute resolution.

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Youngjae Pak (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a36309edb0793dc1a537a7fhttps://doi.org/10.6082/jecxv-gws03
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