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Environmental Protectionism, North-South Trade, and the Uruguay Round
Author:
Ms. Piritta Sorsa
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IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 1995: Issue 006
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Jan 1995
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451929041.001
ISBN:
9781451929041
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
26
Keywords:
WP; trade measure; Uruguay Round trade liberalization; UR agreement; GATT rule; trade-environment agenda; WTO rule; General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; Trade barriers; Imports; Exports; Global
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The paper seeks to provide an overview of the present state of debate on trade, environment and the GATT for developing countries. Potential for green protectionism and relevant GATT rules are discussed in three areas: i) environmental product regulations including eco-labeling and other product measures with effects on production processes and border adjustment of environmental taxes; ii) extraterritorial use of trade measures to influence environmental behavior in other countries; and iii) the use of trade measures with international environmental agreements. The conclusion of the Uruguay Round will have a number of direct and indirect effects on trade and environment and the GATT debate on it.
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