《chapter_2_WTO_Rules_of_Trade_Policy_Reviews李志斌》.ppt

Chapter 2 WTO Rules of Trade Policy Reviews and of Dispute Settlement 李志斌 沈其磊 贾运喜 Content WTO rules on Trade Policy Reviews Discussion-the efficiency of TPRM WTO rules of Settlement of Disputes Case (United States - Imposition of Import Duties on Automobiles from Japan under Sections 301 and 304 of the Trade Act of 1974) §1. WTO Rules on Trade Policy Reviews WTO“贸易政策审查”的含义 Signification of Trade Policy Reviews WTO贸易政策审查规则 WTO Reviewing Rules on Trade Policies 贸易政策审查中的通报制度 Reporting Provision in TPRM 其他 Others 1. Signification of Trade Policy Reviews The Trade Policy Reviews carried out by WTO Trade Policy Reviews Body (TPRB) are to review and assess the trade policies, practices of members and the corresponding impact on multilateral trading systems so as to contribute to improved adherence by all members to WTO rules and their respective commitments and to achieve greater transparency in, and understanding of, the trade policies and practices of members. 2. WTO Reviewing Rules on Trade Policies Arrangement for frequency of review --General rules --Special arrangement for China Procedure for review (1) General rules The trade policies and practices of all members will be subject to periodic review. The frequency of reviews is decided by a member’s share of world trade in a recent representative period. The first four entities so identified are subject to review every two years. The next 16 will be reviewed every four years. Other members will be reviewed every six years. Nevertheless, a longer interval will be fixed for least-developed country members. In addition, if changes in a member’s trade policies or practices have a significant impact on partners, the TPRB may bring forward its next review of the related policies or practices of this member. (2) Special arrangement for China The review of the implementation by China of the WTO rules and the provisions of the Protocol on the Accession of the PRC will take place after acce