The Impact of Green Trade Barriers on Chinese Tobacco Industry

Abstract

The tobacco industry is an important pillar of the local economy, but the development and growth also need to bring the spirit of innovation into play, actively go abroad, open up international markets, and increase market share. However, the green trade barriers set by the international tobacco market have restricted Chinese tobacco enterprises from going out. This paper analyzes the importance of tobacco enterprises going worldwide and the advantages and disadvantages of green barriers. The study examines the necessity of green trade barriers from the perspective of world trade status and Chinas policy trend, and then clearly introduces the definition and manifestation of green trade barriers. The results show that green trade barriers promote the innovation of domestic tobacco technology to a certain extent, but also damage the international competitiveness of Chinas tobacco industry. This paper puts forward three countermeasures from three aspects. In tobacco cultivation, it is recommended to implement pest control at the start of planting. Enterprises should carry out innovation and reform in production and management processes. On the government side, it is recommended to provide protection and support to the tobacco industry.