"The multilateral trade system played a significant role in this outcome. The WTO's dispute-settlement mechanism helped to contain the spread of protectionist measures that the Great Recession triggered; there is n evidence that compliance with these rulings waned after 2008. This is consistent with research that shows membership in the WTO and related organizations acted as a significant brake on increases in tariffs and nontariff barriers. The major trading jurisdictions---the United States, the European Union, and China---adhered most closely to their WTO obligations." Discuss?