Procedural Protectionism

Procedural Protectionism and the GATT Policy Negotiations

In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Procedural Protectionism: Abusive administration of import control procedures allowed under GATT (especially those related to unfair trade practices) so that domestic industries are protected in ways never intended by signatories to the GATT or the relevant GATT Codes.