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US Considers WTO Exit Amid Legal Battle Over Authority

6/4/2025

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The United States holds the power to exit the WTO, with a six-month notice under Article XV.1 of the Marrakesh Agreement. A congressional vote on this matter can take place every five years, with the next chance in 2025. However, a legal tug-of-war continues over whether the president can act alone or needs Congress's backing.

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The United States holds the power to exit the WTO, with a six-month notice under Article XV.1 of the Marrakesh Agreement. A congressional vote on this matter can take place every five years, with the next chance in 2025. However, a legal tug-of-war continues over whether the president can act alone or needs Congress's backing.