Why do some people oppose the World Trade Organization?

Answer 1

Because "free global trade" is seldom truly "free". Many nations will subsidize their goods and services to force the price down in foreign markets. That gives them an advantage, changing the value of their money and often causing financial destabilization in other industrialized nations. Other nations deliberately create a national sense of pride that results in a willingness to pay more for their products even though foreign goods or services might be better. Japan is a good example. They would rather pay several dollars for a Japanese melon rather than purchase a foreign melon for much less money even if the quality is the same.