With reference to cultural and ethical issues, the World Trade Organization has
A) succeeded in providing equal protection of intellectual property among nations.
B) made progress in providing equal protection of intellectual property among nations.
C) phased out all trade and tariff barriers between the United States and Mexico.
D) eliminated slave labour and child labour.
E) played little role in addressing cultural and ethical issues among nations.

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) has made progress in providing equal protection of intellectual property among nations through agreements like the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). However, it has not fully succeeded in providing equal protection, nor has it eliminated all trade barriers or labor issues. Its role in addressing cultural and ethical issues is more indirect, focusing on trade aspects.

With Reference to Cultural and Ethical Issues, the World Trade