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World Trade Organization

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Global flows of goods across borders continue to show resilience despite the uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to a leading indicator compiled by the World Trade Organization.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

It paved the way for China’s entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001 and then for “permanent normal trade relations” with the U.S. in 2002.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

These practices may seriously harm the trade interests of Chinese enterprises, and some of these measures may violating World Trade Organization rules and other economic and trade treaties, the ministry said in both statements.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

Data from the World Trade Organization shows that, since the conflict began, outbound shipments of fertiliser-related products through the waterway have collapsed.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

Montenegro is pursuing its own membership in the World Trade Organization as well as negotiating a Stabilization and Association agreement with the European Union in anticipation of eventual membership.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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