000			01149nam a2200133Ia 4500
080			_a09.05.08 C434
100			_aChaitoo, Ramesh
245			_aTariff negotiation methods and modalities in the FTAA : implications for CARICOM
260			_bCRNM _aKingstonJM _c2002
300			_aii, 46 leaves
520			_aProvides an overview of tariff levels in CARICOM countries. Reviews the various proposals on negotiating modalities regarding tariffs by the United States, Canada and other countries, as well as the recommendations from the Sixth Business Forum of the Americas held in April 2001. Examines possible approaches to the following: the base tariff rate to be used for the negotiations; the period or reference year to be used for trade data; and, methods for determining concessions. Considers the benefits and dawbacks of the various options available to CARICOM in relation to these issues. Presents supporting arguments in favour of sensitive items (to CARICOM countries) from the liberalisation process. Makes recommendations as to the best tariff negotiation options for CARICOM countries.
583			_c6/10/04 _kJOYD
942			_cM _mC434
999			_c25776 _d25776