WTO to Slash Budget by 10% Amid US Dues Arrears and Financial Strain

Deep News05-02

According to information obtained by reporters on May 1 local time, a document from the World Trade Organization (WTO) reveals that the organization is preparing to cut approximately 10% of its expenditures due to the United States once again falling behind on its membership dues and an increasing number of member states failing to pay on time. Proposed measures include a hiring freeze and reductions in short-term staff.

Internal documents from the WTO's Committee on Budget, Finance, and Administration dated March 12 and February 18 indicate that the United States is currently one of ten members in "first-category arrears," meaning it has failed to pay its dues for at least one year but less than two years. This situation further exacerbates the WTO's growing financial pressure. It remains unclear when or if the United States will settle the outstanding payment.

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