WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization regulating the rules of trade between nations. It was established in 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT.) It consists of 164 members.
- Countries want to limit US veto power at WTO
Some member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) want to create an appeal mechanism that would prevent the US vetoing decisions it dislikes, according to Russian Economy Minister Maksim Oreshkin.Business News - India opens WTO dispute over US steel & aluminum tariffs
India has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to dispute US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum.Business News - Africa shapes biggest free trade area since WTO to boost regional business ties
Amid unfolding conflicts in international trade, African leaders have managed to break new ground on a free trade agreement that would unite 44 of the 55 African Union (AU) member states.Business News - US Senate approves 'Magnitsky Act', ties it to Cold War era trade law's repeal
The US Senate has passed a new bill normalizing trading relations with the Russian Federation, while at the same time critisizing its former adversary's human rights record.Russian Politics News - Russia’s parliament ratifies WTO entry
Russia’s State Duma has ratified the agreement for Russia to join the World Trade Organization despite opposition inside the country. On Monday Russia's Constitutional Court ruled the WTO deal was in line with the country’s law.Business News - Russia approves WTO membership amid protests
The State Duma has ratified the protocol on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) despite protests by the parliamentary opposition parties.Russian Politics News
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