Cross-border Trade In Services

Cross-border trade in services in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, cross-border trade in services is: mode 1 under the GATS. The producer and the consumer do not have to meet in order to conclude the transaction. The entries on trade policy in the Encyclopedia are here. Usually such services are traded electronically. The entries on trade policy are here. In NAFTA, where the definition is much broader, it includes items such as the sale or purchase of a service, access to distribution systems, presence of a service provider of another party and the provision of a bond where this is needed to trade in services. See also commercial presence, modes of services delivery and trade in services.[1]

Cross-border trade in servicesin 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, “Cross-border trade in services” entry (OAS)

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