GATT Maintained a Provision That Nations Could Enact Temporary Emergency

question 21

Multiple Choice

GATT maintained a provision that nations could enact temporary emergency tariffs or quotas if imports threatened the existence of domestic producers. The WTO has maintained that provision. Economists call this:

• A) the tariff bill.
• B) the escape clause.
• C) justifiable means.
• D) domestic job security provision.

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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that helps rotate the head and flex the neck.

Serous Membranes

Thin membranes that cover the walls and organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities, producing serous fluid to lubricate and reduce friction between organs.

Mucous Membranes

Tissue linings that secrete mucus, serving as a protective barrier in various organs and cavities within the body.

Synovial Membranes

Membranes lining the joint cavities, producing synovial fluid to lubricate and nourish the joints.