Exon-Florio Amendment

Exon-Florio amendment in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, exon-florio amendment is: Section 5021 of the United States Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 which authorizes the President to block on national security grounds mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures involving foreign investment. The entries on trade policy are here. It offers considerable flexibility in its application. See also foreign investment screening, national interest and security exceptions.[1]

Exon-Florio amendmentin 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, “Exon-Florio amendment” entry (OAS)

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