Zakharova on U.S. potential WTO pullout: it’s unacceptable

 Zakharova on U.S. potential WTO pullout: it’s unacceptable

Statements by U.S. President Donald Trump on Washington’s possible withdrawal from the World Trade Organization (WTO) are irresponsible and may impact the quality of life for people throughout the world, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, speaking at the Eurasia Global international youth forum.

Zakharova recalled that many countries over the decades had reformed their economies to meet the WTO’s criteria. Furthermore, the fates of individuals hinge on each economy, she stressed.

"How can someone act so recklessly like using a mere counting frame - or not even a counting frame but some sticks from primitive tribes - in order to decide the destinies of the world with it?" TASS cited Zakharova as saying. "It’s unacceptable," he concluded.

Earlier, Trump said that the U.S. "may leave the WTO" if "we have to."

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