Would the author agree or disagree with this evaluation?
1) The author would support the recommendation. He agrees that free trade is of paramount (most) importance. He would agree that the WTO should NOT support any regulation that would affect free trade.
2) The author would argue that the world needs more regulation of 'free trade' globally in order to protect workers and the environment. Thus, he would argue that the World Trade Organization SHOULD support this kind of regulation.