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What was the World Trade Organization (WTO) previously known as?

  1. World Economic Forum

  2. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Bank

The correct answer is: General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was previously known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). A is incorrect because the World Economic Forum is a separate organization focused on economic and social issues. C and D are incorrect because the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are also separate international organizations with different focuses. B is the correct answer because GATT was the predecessor to the WTO, which was established in 1995.