U.S. argues Appellate Body report not legitimate, but joins consensus for adoption

The U.S. argued at the World Trade Organization on Wednesday that an Appellate Body report in a dispute between Morocco and Turkey was merely an “advisory opinion” because it was issued after a 90-day deadline, though it joined the consensus in adopting the report. The Appellate Body largely ceased functioning last month after the terms of two of three remaining members expired and the U.S. maintained a block on new nominations over concerns about how the body operates. Efforts are...