Trade restrictions are inflaming the worst food crisis in a decadeThe worst global food crisis in a decade was one of the top issues discussed in the 12th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) last month. It is a crisis made worse by the growing number of countries that are banning or restricting exports of wheat and other commodities in a misguided attempt to put a lid on soaring domestic prices. These actions are counterproductive — they must be halted and reversed.