Economics

WTO Defies Trump With Historic Ruling on National Security

  • WTO issues first dispute ruling over a national-security claim
  • The ruling sets a legal precedent that could draw Trump’s ire
Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg
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The World Trade Organization published its first ruling on national security Friday, setting a legal precedent that will lead to a likely clash with the U.S. over tariffs.