To what extent are trade remedies – applied under WTO agreements and bilaterally as part of free trade agreements – effective in achieving their stated objectives. How do they affect trade flows (including where jurisdictions adopt different duties)?

Background

Trade remedies and trade dispute settlements are important safeguarding mechanisms where there are perceived abuses in the enforcement of the global rules-based system. Evidence should inform investigating authorities by focusing on what historical cases tell us about the effectiveness of these procedures.

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