What is the WTO?
- Written by Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
President Donald Trump has made the World Trade Organization a frequent target.
Recently, he’s reportedly considering suspending U.S. compliance with the global body – a claim the White House quickly denied.
What exactly is the WTO, and would it matter if the U.S. left it? As an international trade scholar, I’d like to start with...