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  • Trade Policy

    Diplomacy and International Trade (London, 1994) "Today, the generally accepted view (at least on the part of most states) is that trade, and particularly free trade, is good, notwithstanding the conflicts (and bouts of protectionism) that arise between individual states and between […]

  • Trade Dispute

    Legal Definition of Trade Dispute The term "labor dispute"is a broad one and can refer to, at least, two different groups of conflicts. The first one includes any controversy concerning terms or conditions of employment, or concerning the association or representation of persons in […]

  • Countertrade

    A commercial arrangement in which the buyer pays for his purchases, wholly or partly, with something other than money. Very often countertrade deals include some cash, but a significant portion of the transaction is settled with commodities or services. Countertrade has been employed heavily […]

  • International Trade Law

    Outline Following an introductory overview of the principles and structure of international trade law, this entry concentrates on the substantive obligations in the agreements that form part of the World Trade Organization Agreement, including tariff and customs?related matters, […]

  • Terms of Trade

    Summary of Terms of Trade An export-import price ratio derived by dividing indices of export prices by indices of import prices. For example, when export indices are 105 percent of a base period, and import indices are 98 percent of the same base period, then the terms of trade […]

  • Trademark

    A device, symbol, or word used by a firm to distinguish its products from those of other manufacturers. The object of trademarks is to permit brand identification of products, which may permit a more ready market acceptance of current and new products. Trademarks are protected in the United […]

  • General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) GATT was a series of multi-lateral treaties — and an organization of the same name — designed to regulate trade between the member nations. Definition of General Agreement On Tariffs And Trade In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, […]

  • General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) GATT was a series of multi-lateral treaties — and an organization of the same name — designed to regulate trade between the member nations. Definition of General Agreement On Tariffs And Trade In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, […]

  • Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

    The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement What is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, also known as ACTA? And why should you care? Counterfeiting, after all, is one of those obscure criminal enterprises, that yes, must be addressed by law enforcement, but why should lawyers, or […]

  • Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

    The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement What is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, also known as ACTA? And why should you care? Counterfeiting, after all, is one of those obscure criminal enterprises, that yes, must be addressed by law enforcement, but why should lawyers, or […]

  • World Trade Organization

    Unlike GATT, the WTO is a permanent body but not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Introduction to World Trade Organization World Trade Organization (WTO), international body that promotes and enforces the provisions of trade laws and regulations. The World Trade Organization has […]

  • World Trade Organization

    Unlike GATT, the WTO is a permanent body but not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Introduction to World Trade Organization World Trade Organization (WTO), international body that promotes and enforces the provisions of trade laws and regulations. The World Trade Organization has […]

  • Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Framework

    Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) New Framework on Introduction From the Sea in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Cites New Framework on Introduction From the Sea: At the 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) to the Convention […]

  • Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Framework

    Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) New Framework on Introduction From the Sea in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Cites New Framework on Introduction From the Sea: At the 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) to the Convention […]

  • North American Free Trade Agreement

    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) On January 1, 1994 the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established a single trade zone. North American Free Trade Agreement Resources There is a great deal of research material available on this subject. The difficulty is not in […]