What Is the Umbrella Effect, and How Can It Be

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Short Answer

What is the umbrella effect, and how can it be dangerous to those it encompasses?

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Definitions:

CISG

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, a treaty providing a uniform framework for international commerce.

UCC

As a detailed legal framework, the Uniform Commercial Code specializes in overseeing a variety of commercial transactions across the United States.

GATT

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, an international treaty designed to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers.

Dispute Settlement Understanding

A core WTO agreement that outlines how countries can resolve trade disputes under its framework.