World Trade Organization

British

noun

an international body concerned with promoting and regulating trade between its member states; established in 1995 as a successor to GATT

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It is an international phenomenon that stems from a worldwide reorganization of production and consumption after China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001.

From Barron's

The head of the World Trade Organization on Friday urged China to change its growth model, arguing that its soaring trade surplus was ultimately unsustainable and risked sparking new trade barriers.

From Barron's

The World Trade Organization must urgently reform itself, its chief warned Wednesday, saying that "I don't think the status quo is an option".

From Barron's

The interim government also cut incentives on garment and other exports due to World Trade Organization rules, adding to business uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal

China’s share of U.S. imports has reached the lowest level since China entered the World Trade Organization in 2001—and hundreds of billions of dollars more are pouring into the United States.

From The Wall Street Journal

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