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Lighthizer elaborates on WTO Appellate Body objections in meeting with Azevêdo

October 16, 2017 at 7:03 PM
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer clarified his objections with the World Trade Organization Appellate Body during a Monday meeting with WTO Director Roberto Azevêdo, but no clear path forward was identified, according to Azevêdo. “I got more clarity on some of the concerns,” Azevêdo said when asked whether he discussed U.S. Appellate Body concerns when he met with Lighthizer earlier in the day. “I think finding solutions is something [where] we'll have to continue to talk. I myself offered my...


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