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June 20, 2026Review of International Studies

The contested origins of the GATT: Imperialism, anti-imperialism, and the making of multilateral free trade

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HDHermann Derwanz

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This article uncovers how imperial and anti-imperial forces shaped GATT’s creation, indicating complex economic relationships.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the contested origins of the GATT, focusing on the influence of imperialism and anti-imperialism.
  • Analysis of GATT archives and government documents from the UK and US
  • Examination of participation, membership, and exceptions related to trade
  • Highlighting how empires maintained aspects of imperial economic relations
  • GATT negotiations reflected a struggle between imperial powers and developing countries.
  • Developing countries successfully expanded participation and advocated for economic justice.
  • The final GATT outcome was a hybrid organization, blending imperial relations with demands for equality.

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Hermann Derwanz (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3631fbdb0793dc1a538a96https://doi.org/10.1017/s026021052610196x
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