“As developing countries became bigger traders, it was clear that the old way of doing business wouldn't fly. To get them back to the bargaining table, the wealthy countries had to offer something more: a new round of talks that would use trade as a tool to help developing countries grow.” WayCountryHelpingUseGrowsClearOffersToolsBiggerTablesTradeRoundsDevelopingWealthyTradersBargainingOld WaysDeveloping Countries Author:Daniel Altman
“Rich countries want unfettered access to poor countries' markets, which are often heavily protected by tariffs, but they don't want to give up all the protections for their own goods and services.” WantGivingCountryPoorRichGiving UpProtectionAccessGoodsProtectedWant UGoods And ServicesPoor CountriesTariffsRich Countries Author:Daniel Altman
“Diverse groups of countries can do a lot by trading amongst themselves, exploiting differences in costs, resources, and technologies.” CountryCan DoDifferencesTechnologyGroupsCostResourcesDiverseTrading Author:Daniel Altman
“Pretty soon, we should see a few large regional blocs dominating global trade. The ones that lower trade barriers faster will grow faster...” ShouldGrowsTradeFasterBarriersDominating Author:Daniel Altman
“The WTO has outlived its usefulness as a setting for trade negotiations. It can still be a good place to resolve disputes (though this can take years) and share ideas, but most countries would be better off choosing their own trading partners and lowering trade barriers at their own pace.” YearsStillsIdeasCountryWould BeShareTradePartnersSettingSettingsBarriersResolvePaceNegotiationTradingBetter OffDisputesUsefulnessGood PlaceTrading Partners Author:Daniel Altman
