8个月后 特朗普政府悄悄补缴WTO会费

Core Points - The U.S. government has resolved an 8-month stalemate with the WTO regarding its membership fees, paying over $25 million in overdue fees despite previous criticisms of the organization by the Trump administration [1][2] - The U.S. is required to pay 11% of the WTO's annual budget, which amounts to approximately $25.7 million for 2024, and has communicated to WTO staff that the payment has been made, thus avoiding administrative penalties [2][4] - The U.S. continues to block the appointment of judges to the WTO's appellate body, which has been inoperative since 2019, and has been criticized for selectively enforcing dispute settlement rulings [3][4] Group 1 - The U.S. has paid its overdue fees to the WTO, which had been in a first-class arrears status, allowing the organization to maintain its daily operations [1][2] - The payment alleviates some budget pressure on the WTO, which had to reduce activities and technical assistance to developing countries due to financial constraints [5][6] - Despite the payment, the U.S. remains resistant to restoring the appellate body, indicating a lack of comprehensive support for the WTO [4][5] Group 2 - The U.S. has been involved in a selective execution of WTO dispute settlement rulings, leading to a significant number of cases where the U.S. has been criticized for non-compliance [3][6] - Experts suggest that the U.S. is participating in the WTO in a manner that serves its interests rather than committing to a fundamental change in strategy [4][5] - The ongoing discussions about WTO reform are contentious, especially with the upcoming ministerial meeting in March 2026 [5][6]