Trade-environment negotiations in the EU, NAFTA, and WTO: regional trajectories of rule development
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Trade rules containing environmental protections are becoming the norm in the EU and the NAFTA countries, while developing more slowly under the World Trade Organization (WTO). The wealthier, environmentally-conscious nations are naturally more receptive to the establishment of trade-environment rules as a way of deepening economic integration. So, contrary to conventional wisdom, trade liberalization actually can be environmentally sound. Regional trade organizations appear better able to implement trade-environment rules than is possible in a multilateral organization, such as the WTO.
Publication Name: American Journal of International Law
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0002-9300
Year: 1997
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Free international trade and protection of the environment: irreconcilable conflict?
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The environmentalists' contention that free trade can wreak havoc on the environment is wrong and there are ways to resolve the tension between the free trade and environmental quality advocates. Although the connection between GATT and environmental protection needs to be clarified, the agreement does already contain some environmental provisions. Environmentalists need to learn more about GATT in order to protect the environment in GATT-permissible ways rather than with export prohibitions, less than equitable import controls and taxes and trade sanctions which violate GATT.
Publication Name: American Journal of International Law
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0002-9300
Year: 1992
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International trade and protection of the environment: the continuing search for reconciliation
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) must continue to give attention to environmental concerns, through its Committee on Trade and Environment and its ongoing implementation of the GATT agreement. The Committee's 1995 report is a move in the right direction, but an established formalized environmental review process is needed. Such a process can be worked out under existing agreements, although some WTO agreements may require amendment.
Publication Name: American Journal of International Law
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0002-9300
Year: 1997
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