It is sometimes said that every country has a S. 301, and Canada is no exception. Section 59(2) of Canada`s Customs Tariff allows the Canadian government to take a broad range of measures against foreign goods and services in order to enforce Canada`s rights under a trade agreement or to counter...

Despite strong protectionist sentiments, trade regimes have remained open in Central European countries invited to negotiate their accession to the European Union. Regional disciplines (the EU factor), combined with the legacy of low tariffs under GATT commitments, appear to have offset domestic...