The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body whose purpose is to promote free trade by persuading countries to abolish import tariffs and other barriers. As such, it has become closely associated with globalisation.
Article talks about how the Doha Talks/negotiation has still not been concluded, even after a decade. Members are hoping to have a conclusion by 2012-2013.
The U.S. has notified the WTO of Chinese subsidy programs. The U.S. claims that it is a violation of free trade rules and causes an unfair competition.