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International trade

The buying and selling of goods, services and capital across international borders or territories.

Contributors in International trade

International trade

Peace clause

Economy; International trade

Provision in Article 13 of the Agriculture Agreement saying agricultural subsidies committed under the agreement cannot be challenged under other WTO agreements, in particular the Subsidies Agreement ...

Panel

Economy; International trade

In the WTO dispute settlement procedure, an independent body is established by the Dispute Settlement body, consisting of three experts, to examine and issue recommendations on a particular dispute ...

Nullification and impairment

Economy; International trade

Damage to a country's benefits and expectations from its WTO membership through another country's change in its trade regime or failure to carry out its WTO obligations.

Paris Convention

Economy; International trade

Treaty, administered by the World Intellectual Property organisation (WIPO), for the protection of industrial intellectual property, i.e. patents, utility models, industrial designs, etc.

Overall trade-distorting domestic support (OTDS)

Economy; International trade

In agriculture, Amber Box + de minimis + Blue Box support.

Offer

Economy; International trade

In a negotiation, a country's proposal for its own further liberalization, usually an offer to improve access to its markets.

Open-ended

Economy; International trade

In the WTO, meetings, usually informal, that are open to all members.

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