210. What is America's problem with the WTO?

210. What is America's problem with the WTO?

From Trade Talks by Chad P. Bown

April 10, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with former US ambassador Maria Pagán about the US's issues with the WTO and recent developments.

Former US ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Maria Pagán joins for a wide-ranging conversation about US government concerns with the WTO, the Trump administration's actions so far, and the failures of the recent ministerial conference in Cameroon (33:00).

People in this episode

Host: Chad P. Bown

Guest: Maria Pagán

Topics covered

  • WTO
  • US government
  • international trade
  • Trump administration
  • ministerial conference
  • trade policy

Keywords

  • WTO
  • US trade policy
  • Maria Pagán
  • Trump administration
  • ministerial conference
  • Cameroon
  • international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Trade Organization, Trump administration

Places: Cameroon

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