Amber Box

Amber box in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: supports for agriculture considered to distort trade and therefore subject to reduction commitments. The entries on trade policy are here. As a result of the Uruguay Round negotiations WTO members had to quantify the value of these supports and inscribe it in their schedules of commitment. Members may not exceed this level. See also blue box and green box.[1]

Amber boxin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Amber box” entry (OAS)

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