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  This is the best tl;dr I could make, original reduced by 88%. (I'm a bot)
  
  
  Australia has teamed up with China and more than 100 countries to protest longstanding blockages at the World Trade Organization as the United States vetoes appeal judge appointments.
  Australia and China remain at odds over specific trade disputes between them - such as Beijing's tariffs on Australian wine and barley - but are united in concern about the years-long disruption to a key appeal body.
  Australia and China were among a large number of co-sponsors of a proposal put to a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body in Geneva on Tuesday.
  
  
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context: There's only 164 member countries of the WTO. The fact that the US can unilaterally throw a wrench in the whole thing despite overwhelming global opposition and still act like they are the ones getting trampled on is fucking ridiculous. >
  
  at the end of the day participation is voluntary for sovereign states. It seems like some renegotiation may be needed here with the result needing to be something that can pass muster with congress. >
  
  Correct response would be for everyone to just leave WTO and found a replacement. >
  
  This is the best tl;dr I could make, original reduced by 88%. (I'm a bot)
  
  
  Australia has teamed up with China and more than 100 countries to protest longstanding blockages at the World Trade Organization as the United States vetoes appeal judge appointments.
  Australia and China remain at odds over specific trade disputes between them - such as Beijing's tariffs on Australian wine and barley - but are united in concern about the years-long disruption to a key appeal body.
  Australia and China were among a large number of co-sponsors of a proposal put to a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body in Geneva on Tuesday.
  
  
  Extended Summary | FAQ | Feedback | Top keywords: Australia^#1 Trade^#2 dispute^#3 members^#4 China^#5 >
  
  There's only 164 member countries of the WTO. The fact that the US can unilaterally throw a wrench in the whole thing despite overwhelming global opposition and still act like they are the ones getting trampled on is fucking ridiculous. >
  
  at the end of the day participation is voluntary for sovereign states. It seems like some renegotiation may be needed here with the result needing to be something that can pass muster with congress. >
  
  Correct response would be for everyone to just leave WTO and found a replacement.