universalism. 1  universal character; universality. 2  a universal range of knowledge, interests, or activities. ( 3 initial capital letter) the doctrine that emphasizes the universal fatherhood of God and the final salvation of all souls. Compare apocatastasis (def 2).
The World Trade Organization, an institution that arbitrates trade disputes. Strategic Trade Policies Policies designed to get more of the benefits from trade in a country than would exist under free trade.
Key responsibilities include representing the United States in: (1) WTO negotiations, including the ongoing Doha Round of trade negotiations; (2) the various WTO committees and other bodies charged with managing and monitoring the implementation of WTO agreements; (3) the WTO's dispute settlement system, including meetings of the Dispute Settlement Body and hearings before dispute settlement panels and the Appellate Body; and (4) negotiations on the accession of new members to the WTO.