Impact of non-tariff barriers in the context of the EUMercosur Agreement
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https://doi.org/10.5752/P.2317-773X.2021v9n1p51-69Keywords:
Trade barriers, Trade agreement, Sanitary and phytosanitary measures, Technical measures, International tradeAbstract
The progress of the negotiations on the EU-Mercosur Agreement put the trade policy configuration on the agenda by proposing a tariff reduction for a number of products, mainly agrifood goods. However, since the creation of the WTO, the incidence of tariffs has been replaced by non-tariff barriers, such as sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and technical (TBT) measures. This study aimed to survey the information on SPS and TBT requirements among the blocks investigated through the assessment of inventories. Most emissions were intended to promote food security by reducing the risk of contamination via trade in agricultural commodities. The meat and fruit sectors were most affected by the regulations. In addition, it was noted that the European Union issued more notifications aimed at protecting the internal market from external competition, indicating undercover protectionism. For further progress in the negotiations, the parties need to reach common definitions to promote goods that favor both.
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