QUESTION TWO Research a recent case involving the agreement on safeguards and answer the following questions; a) What was the impact of the safeguard measure on both domestic industries and trading partners and how did the implementing country minimize adverse effects on other WTO members? (5 marks) b) How did the notifying country fulfill its obligations regarding notification and consultation when implementing safeguard measures? (5 marks) c) Was compensation provided to the affected WTO members due to safeguard measures? If yes, how was compensation determined and implemented? (5 marks) d) Evaluate the review and termination process of the safeguard measures showing how decisions were made and what the outcomes were. (5 marks)

Provide an example of a recent safeguard measure imposed by a WTO member and explain its purpose within the WTO framework (5 marks)

QUESTION ONE The Agreement on Safeguards establishes rules for the application of safeguard measures by member governments as provided in Article XIX of GATT 1994 (Emergency Action on Imports of Particular products). This agreement is a product of the Uruguay round after the WTO member states had failed in their efforts to develop the safeguard code during the Tokyo round. According to the dictionary of trade policy terms, safeguards mean temporary measures designed to slow imports to enable a particular industry to adjust to heightened competition from foreign suppliers. The basic requirements according to this agreement is that there has to be a determination that, as a result of unforeseen developments and the effect of a member’s obligations under GATT 1994, a product is being imported in such increased quantities as to cause or threaten to cause serious injury to the domestic industry producing like or directly competitive products. With this in mind: a) How does the Agreement on Safeguards differ from the Anti- dumping agreement and the Agreement on subsidies and countervailing measures? Explain how trade issues are addressed according to these agreements (10 marks) b) Provide an example of a recent safeguard measure imposed by a WTO member and explain its purpose within the WTO framework (5 marks) c) Choose a specific industry in Uganda affected by imports and discuss the criteria that would need to be met for a safeguard measure to be justified under the WTO agreement on safeguards (5 marks)

Choose a specific industry in Uganda besides Textile affected by imports and discuss in detail the criteria that would need to be met for a safeguard measure to be justified under the WTO agreement on safeguards (5 marks).

In the work environment, the relevant safeguards will vary depending on the circumstances. Work environment safeguards compriseSelect one:a.firm-wide safeguards onlyb.firm-wide safeguards and engagement-specific safeguardsc.none of thesed.engagement-specific safeguards only

The WTO promotes free trade between member countries. However, some developing nations argue that free trade can hinder their domestic industries. How can the WTO address this concern while still promoting its core principles?Group of answer choicesFocus solely on eliminating trade barriers between developed nations.Provide resources and technical assistance to developing countries to strengthen their industries.Impose stricter tariffs on developed nations.Create a tiered system with different trade rules for developing countries.