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World Trade Organization (WTO)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

Intergovernmental organization regulating international trade between nations.

Maílis Carrilho
Added by Maílis Carrilho on March 4th, 2026

Summary

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization responsible for establishing and overseeing the rules governing global trade between member countries. It provides a framework for negotiating trade agreements, resolving trade disputes, and ensuring that trade flows as smoothly and predictably as possible. The WTO also addresses emerging issues such as trade and environmental sustainability, climate-related trade measures, and the role of trade in supporting global economic development.

Details

Company name
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Headquarters
Geneva, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Date of establishment
1995