Protectionism and Non-Tariff Measures: Myths and Truths
Moonhee, CHO | July 2017
Abstract
Rising protectionism has recently become an increasing concern amongst a number of trade economists and policymakers. At the 2017 G20 Hamburg summit, G20 leaders agreed to fight protectionism includ-ing all unfair trade practices. However, the language of the final decla-ration on trade was weak and ambiguous. It did not suggest any promis-ing way forward. Although international organizations and fora including the World Trade Organization (WTO) have made an effort to fight against protectionism, we have yet to see much progress. It has become more common these days to see domestic politics win over global agenda.
Citation
Moonhee, CHO. 2017. Protectionism and Non-Tariff Measures: Myths and Truths. © Korea Institute for International Economic Policy. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/7366.Keywords
Government Policy
Regional Organization
Regional Plans
Economic integration
Regional Development Bank
Preferential tariffs
International negotiation
Protectionist measures
Access to markets
Economic agreements
International trade law
Regional integration
Trade relations
Regionalism
Regional Economy
Regional Trading Arrangements
Regional Trade Integration
Regional Economic Integration
Regional Cooperation
Interregional Cooperation
Trade Disputes
Trade Barriers
Regional economics
Regional planning
Regional disparities
Interregionalism
Regional economic disparities
Regional economic blocs
Industrial arbitration
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