Op-Ed

An early test for the Biden administration's approach to China at the WTO

January 02, 2021

By quickly rejoining the WHO and Paris Accord, President Biden made clear his commitment to work with allies on the most important issues America faces in the world today. Repairing broken relationships globally is a critical means to even more critical ends, whether it is ending the pandemic or addressing climate change. For the Biden administration, a renewed commitment to multilateral relationships also extends to a more effective strategy to address China’s behavior in the world, whether that pertains to irresponsible lending practices in poor countries or unfair trade practices with the United States and our allies.