Exam

Question 1

In a special circumstances, WTO member states can be excused from their obligations under the general exceptions to the rules of agreement on tariffs and trade (GATT) 1994.
What are the general exceptions?

Answer 1

Excuses for a member state not to comply with its GATT obligations in order to protect public policy objectives.

Question 2

’ Preshipment Inspections’ is a GATT regulatory agreement used by developing countries.
For what purpose is it used?

Answer 2

to verify characteristics of the goods before they are shipped to importing (developing) states