The dispute settlement mechanism in International Agricultural Trade

Dr.Sc Biljana Ciglovska,Dr.Sc Armend Kadriu

doi:10.21113/iir.v1i2.181

Abstract

The disputes in the international agricultural trade are inevit-able occurrence due to the frequent abuse and violation of the rules regulating the international agricultural trade, which are provided within the international trading system. It is important to note that most frequent violators of these rules and regulations are the most developed countries, that despite their statements for respecting them, consistently, transparently or not they violate the rules and principles of the international agricultural trade

Highlights

The disputes in the international agricultural trade are inevitable occurrence due to the frequent abuse and violation of the rules regulating the international agricultural trade, which are provided within the international trading system
Lawrence and Watkins (2006) in there research paper found that, during the GATTs activity, 21% of complaints submitted for violating the rules of international trade are by developing countries, and only in 13% of the cases these countries have been accused for violating the trade rules
Besides the fact that, the most developed countries USA, EU, Canada and Japan are the most frequent distorters of the international agricultural trade, the analyses in this article are ascertaining the previously mentioned fact that, the developing countries are increasing the protection and support of the agricultural sector as they are increasing their level of the economic development

Summary

Introduction

The disputes in the international agricultural trade are inevitable occurrence due to the frequent abuse and violation of the rules regulating the international agricultural trade, which are provided within the international trading system. It is important to note that most frequent violators of these rules and regulations are the most developed countries, that despite their statements for respecting them, consistently, transparently or not they violate the rules and principles of the international agricultural trade. Key wors: GATT/WTO, dispute, instruments, international trade, Body dispute settlement

Conclusion

Findings

Dispute Settlement