Export Controls

Export controls in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, export controls is: measures instituted by exporting countries to supervise export flows. Reasons for them include compliance with United Nations economic sanctions, adherence to voluntary restraint arrangements, observance of export quotas under international commodity arrangements, management of strategic exports and administration of rules concerning dual purpose exports, as well as a policy of preserving some raw materials and other articles for domestic production or consumption. See also grey-area measures and Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies.[1]

Export controlsin 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, “Export controls” entry (OAS)

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