WTO: I was surprised Donald Trump blocked my selection – Okonjo-Iweala

Newly appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed surprise that the administration of former United States, US, President, Donald Trump could stand against her selection as DG.

Speaking during her inaugural press conference, the former Finance Minister said she felt she had a good understanding with Trump’s administration after she was interviewed twice about the WTO job.

She said: “I think I was quite surprised when that came (opposition from Trump) because there was no indication that there was any problem with the US.

“I had two good interviews with the authorities and with the administration so it was a surprise. But that’s the way life works. When things happen, you take them in your stride and you move on.

“It was absolutely wonderful when the Biden/Harris administration broke that logjam. They joined the consensus and gave such a strong endorsement to my candidacy. They joined the other 163 members to endorse my candidacy.”

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