Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy Claims, Measures and Stance (Diploma-Postgraduate)

Course Contents, Concepts and Issues

Trade and the Global Economy

The Role of International Trade in Economic Development, Sustainability and Growth

Openness and Productivity

The World Trade Agreement (WTA) 1994

The Establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

Article I - Establishment of the Organization

Article II - Scope of the WTOArticle III - Functions of the WTOArticle IV - Structure of the WTOArticle V - Relations with Other OrganizationsArticle VI - The SecretariatArticle VII - Budget and ContributionsArticle VIII - Status of the WTOArticle IX - Decision-MakingArticle X – AmendmentsArticle XI - Original MembershipArticle XII - AccessionArticle XIII - Non-Application of Multilateral Trade Agreements between Particular MembersArticle XIV - Acceptance, Entry into Force and DepositArticle XV – WithdrawalArticle XVI - Miscellaneous ProvisionsThe Uruguay Round Protocol GATT 1994

Understanding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

GATT's Relationship to Environmental Policy

WTO Agreement on Agriculture

WTO Agreement On Sanitary and Photo Sanitary Measures

WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing

WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade

WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Investment

WTO Agreement on Pre-Shipment Inspection

WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin

WTO Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures

WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures

WTO Agreement on Government Procurement

Defining Dumping

The Effects of Dumping On the Economy of Host Countries

The Effects of Dumping On The Economy of Domestic Countries

The Effects of Dumping On the Economy of Transhipment Countries

The Patriotism Stance: The British Flag Scenario

Anti-Dumping Cases and Measures

An Examination of Selected Anti-Dumping Cases From:

Argentina

Brazil

Chile

China

Colombia

Czech Republic

Korea

India

Malaysia

Mexico

New Zealand

Philippines

South Africa

Taiwan

Turkey

An Examination of Some Anti-Dumping Measures Taken By:

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China, P.R.

Chinese Taipei

Colombia

Costa Rica

Czech Republic

Egypt

European Community

Guatemala

India

Indonesia

Jamaica

Japan

Korea, Rep. of

Latvia

Lithuania

Malaysia

Mexico

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Pakistan

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Singapore

South Africa

Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

Europe and World Trade Directorate

The Result of the European Commission’s Investigation of Allegations of Injury to the EU Steel Industry, Caused by Subsidised Imports from India and Korea

Analysis of the EU Findings:

Were other imports to blame?

Does The Domestic Industry Suffer From Over Capacity?

The UK’s Stance On Anti-Dumping: A Departure From, and Conflict With Europe

The UK Trade and Investment White Paper, 'Making Globalisation a Force for Good'

Analytical Support for the Trade and Investment White Paper

The UK’s Response to the EU Commission’s Concern on Anti-Subsidy

Some Anti-Dumping Conclusions:

The Tendency of All Countries to Take Action to Protect the Interest of Their National Economies

The Necessitation of the Use of Subsidies and/or External Competition That Might Result In Dumping

Why the Same Countries That Are Against Dumping Are Themselves Engaged In Dumping

Credence in the UK’s Stance on Subsidy and Dumping – As Positive Factors of Globalisation

The World Is One Large Community, With Separate Economic ‘Pockets’

The Need for a Balance in Dumping – Antidumping Stance

Services and Off-shoring: The Impact of Increasing International Competition in Services

What is the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)?

The Aim of the GATS

GATS and WTO

The Cancun WTO Ministerial Declaration

How GATS Is Viewed By the European Commission

GATS as an Instrument to Benefit Business"

The Main Points of Critique of GATS

Are Developing Countries Marginalized By GATS?

GATS and National Security

International Infiltration and National Border Protection

The Case of Dubai Ports Authority and P&O Ferry