Social Sciences
3 years ago

Russia's Railway Equipment Restrictions Spark Trade Conflict with Ukraine.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
[WTO Case Review Series No.37] Russia — Measures Affecting the Importation of Railway Equipment and Parts Thereof : Clarification of Framework for Applying TBT Article 5 (Japanese)
Heike Masahiro

Paper Summary

The article discusses a WTO case between Russia and Ukraine regarding restrictions on certifications for railway equipment. Conformity assessment procedures were found to impact trade significantly, with many trade concerns related to them. This case clarifies the legal framework for applying Article 5 of the TBT Agreement for the first time.

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