• 12:15 - 16:49
Jen Briney | Our Corrupt Congress, The WTO, & The Push For Global Corporate Takeover
Country of Origin Labeling, WTO Sovereignty Challenges
The World Trade Organization successfully pressured the United States Congress to repeal Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) laws for food products, citing trade violations. This event demonstrates how international trade bodies can trump domestic food safety laws and national sovereignty. Despite the implications for consumer transparency, Congress opted to roll over to WTO dictates rather than fighting for the domestic labeling laws.