The WTO is now the arena for one of the most profound ethical debates of our time.
Delegates must evaluate the ripple effects of U.S. tariff strategies on global supply chains, analyze retaliatory policies by major economies, and debate their long-term implications on multilateral trade agreements and economic resilience.
Are tariffs a means to economic justice—or the beginning of a deeper global divide?
The World Trade Organisation stands at the forefront of global economic
governance, tasked with ensuring a stable and predictable international trading
system. In recent years, the United States has implemented a series of tariff
measures aimed at addressing perceived trade imbalances and protecting
domestic industries. However, these actions have sparked widespread concern
among trading partners, who argue that such tariffs disrupt global supply chains,
inflate consumer prices, and risk triggering retaliatory measures. The resulting
trade tensions threaten to fragment the global economy and undermine the
principles of multilateralism enshrined in the WTO framework. This committee
will critically examine the broader implications of these tariff measures,
focusing on their impact on global trade patterns, the effectiveness of WTO
dispute resolution mechanisms, and the urgent need for cooperative solutions to
safeguard economic stability. Delegates will be challenged to balance national
interests with the collective good, exploring innovative approaches to trade
policy that uphold the spirit of international cooperation while addressing
legitimate domestic concerns.