Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between the United States and the World Trade Organization?
A) The United States wields disproportionate influence on World Trade Organization policy development but is also subject to its decisions.
B) The World Trade Organization is an extension of the U.S. Congress and executive branch of government.
C) The United States has been able to wield its power and have the World Trade Organization approve all of its requests.
D) The United States has been the leader in the World Trade Organization in trying to place human rights issues above profit.

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The United States does have significant influence within the World Trade Organization, but it is subject to the decisions made by the organization. The World Trade Organization is an independent international organization and not an extension of the U.S. government. While the United States has been a leader in some human rights issues within the World Trade Organization, it has also faced pushback from other members on some of its proposals.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Description of the Relationship