Economic Benefits for States From Russia's WTO Accession

On December 16, 2011, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization adopted the terms of the Russian Federation’s accession to the WTO and extended an invitation to Russia to join the organization. Russia’s accession will spur trade and support significant jobs in both countries as a result of lower tariffs, increased market access and predictable trading conditions. See below how it will benefit manufacturers, farmers, ranchers and workers where you live.