Summary
The United States has paused financial contributions to the World Trade Organization (WTO), pending a review of payments to international organizations.
This move aligns with Trump’s "America First" policy. The U.S. owes 22.7 million Swiss francs as of the end of 2024 and is now classified under "Category 1 arrears," losing some administrative privileges.
The funding halt follows previous U.S. actions that weakened the WTO’s dispute resolution system.
The WTO is developing contingency plans, while experts expect the U.S. to eventually pay its dues.