WTO
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | World Trade Organization |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
WTO stands for World Trade Organization, an international organization abbreviation.
International organization that administers global trade rules, provides a forum for trade negotiations and settles trade disputes among its 166 members.
Example: The country filed a WTO complaint challenging the new steel tariffs.
Usage notes
The WTO began on January 1, 1995, succeeding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Its Appellate Body has been unable to hear appeals since December 2019 because the United States blocked appointments of new members. China joined in 2001. It is not the same as UN Tourism, formerly known as the UNWTO.
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