- Provisional Nature: GATT was provisional, as ITO was expected to manage trade.
- Limited Coverage: Trade in services was not covered by GATT rules.
- Changes in World Economy: Did not fully adapt to globalization.
- Dispute Settlement: Procedures had no fixed timetables, rulings were easy to block.
- Lack of Institutional Structure: No formal institution to manage international trade.
- Scope: Did not cover new areas like intellectual property rights.