Today we’re diving into a controversial global power play: how China claims “developing nation” status at the WTO — and why that label is a big f*ing deal.** Even though China’s the second-largest economy in the world, it still gets benefits meant for struggling nations. We break down how that status gives them trade advantages, longer timelines for environmental rules, subsidies, and why the U.S. and other countries are calling BS.
We’ll talk about the double standard China plays — acting like a superpower when it suits them, but claiming underdog status when the rules get tight. We’ll also cover the WTO’s broken system, why reform is so hard, and what this means for American workers, tariffs, and global trade.
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