CANADA, EU, US vs. JAPAN



CANADA, EU, US vs. JAPAN

Facts of the Case

Canada, USA and European Union filed a case against Japan regarding imposition of low taxes on alcoholic drink that is locally produced in Japan namely Shochu as compare to the same alcoholic drink imported to abroad along with vodka (WTO, 1998). This act is considered as a violation of Article III, paragraph 2 of GATT 1994. The GATT or General Agreement Tariffs and Trade 1994 deal in provincial incorporation for the purpose of encouraging international trade. Provisional Incorporation takes into account two types of arrangements, which are free trade ...