Under U.S. pressure, WTO welcomes revamp from G-20 trade ministers
The World Trade Organization is a major target of the Trump administration, which prefers to let the U.S. set its own tariffs.
European Commission (E.C.)
The European Commission is the executive arm of the E.U., responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the union's day-to-day business. A key fact about the Commission is that it is the only E.U. body with the power to propose new E.U. laws.
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Trump trade war erodes the U.N.'s global anti-poverty goals for 2030
International organizations said the tit-for-tat tariffs will undercut a broad array of global development efforts.
Experts propose clean energy global fund to propel climate treaty
A global fund or organization could speed innovation so the energy sector can fulfill the Paris climate treaty.