Number: 98-928 Title: The World Trade Organization: Background and Issues Authors: Ian F. Fergusson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: The 110th Congress may examine the relationship between the United States and the WTO in two ways. Congress may consider implementing legislation for a potential Doha Round agreement. U.S. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) expired on July 1, 2007, however, Congress may extend or reauthorize TPA to consider such an agreement. Secondly, Congress may consider changes to U.S. laws in response to WTO dispute settlement procedures. Pages: 12 Date: January 31, 2008