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Genetically Modified Organisms and the World Trade Organization


The dispute between the United States of America and the European Union over the labeling of products derived from genetically modified organisms will continue until the World Trade Organization places universal regulation on the labeling of these products. Currently many countries in the European Union are being very cautious about their use of Genetically Modified Organisms that might have adverse affects on consumers and the environment. The USA, India, China, Argentina, and Australia on the other hand have welcomed GMOs with little or no major controversy. The WTO became involved when both the EU and USA took action to protect their citizens. The EU has placed a moratorium on GMOs until they reach strict labeling regulation that will allow its citizens to choose which products they want to purchase. The USA on the other hand is lobbying to have the moratorium ended and USA farmers reimbursed for the monetary......

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