[20180731]IN10945_世界贸易组织（世贸组织）：美国参与风险？.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i The World Trade Organization (WTO): U.S. Participation at Risk? (name redacted) Analyst in International Trade and Finance July 31, 2018 Trump Administration Approach to the WTO In a break from past administrations, the Trump Administration has expressed doubt over the value of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to the U.S. economy. The United States was a key architect of the WTOthe 164-member international organization established in 1995 that oversees global trade rules and trade liberalization negotiations, and resolves trade disputes. In late June, media reports suggested that President Trump was considering withdrawing the United States from the WTO; U.S. officials have since said talks of withdrawal are “premature” and an “exaggeration.” Congress has recognized the WTO as the “foundation of the global trading system,” and plays a direct legislative and oversight role over WTO agreements. As a candidate, President Trump asserted that WTO trade deals are a “disaster” and that the U.S. should “renegotiate” or “pull out.” Since taking office, the Administration has continued to express skepticism towar