WTO's rule on process and production methods, which prohibits countries from distinguishing between goods on the basis of the way they have been produced, is a case in point.

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Basically, the U.S. accidentally allowed the WTO to rule over its own domestic gambling laws.

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Despite the calls in Washington for some sort of sanctions, Mr Bush is still backing Russia's bid to join the WTO because he believes that having to live by its rules will strengthen the rule of law in Russia.

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