Canadian Periodicals

Canadian periodicals in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, canadian periodicals is: a WTO case brought by the United States against Canada in 1996. Canada had maintained measures designed to prohibit the import of certain editions of foreign periodicals or to favour domestic periodicals through lower excise duties and postal rates. The entries on trade policy are here. An important element of these measures was the aim of protecting Canadian cultural identity. The entries on trade policy are here. In June 1997 the panel found against Canada on most counts, especially in relation to its obligations under GATT Article III (National Treatment) and Article XI (General Elimination of Quantitative Restrictions). This case is relevant to any work on trade and culture.[1]

Canadian periodicalsin 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, “Canadian periodicals” entry (OAS)

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