National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, 1987

摘要

The report is the third in an annual series that documents significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports. The report's main purpose is to identify and analyze the most important barriers of major U.S. trading partners thus facilitating negotiations to reduce or eliminate such barriers. Barriers are described in detail by country. Their distorting impact is analyzed. Actions to be taken to eliminate these measures are also outlined. The report covers the largest export markets for the United States including 40 nations and two regional trading bodies. It does not imply that only the countries covered have trade barriers. The report classifies foreign trade barriers into 12 different categories. These categories include government-imposed measures and policies that restrict, prevent or impede the international exchange of goods and services as well as the absence of appropriate policies. The report covers significant barriers whether they are consistent or inconsistent with international trading rules.