US Imposition of Tariffs on Steel Imports : A Contentious Trade Policy / Hammed Roohani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roohani, Hammed, author.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International trade--Case studies.

International trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

United States imposition of tariffs on steel imports

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2025.

Summary:

In March 2018, the United States imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, citing national security concerns under Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act. This move sparked controversy among many countries, particularly Norway, which felt unfairly targeted despite its relatively small export volume to the United States. Norway challenged these tariffs at the World Trade Organization (WTO), arguing that the United States had violated international trade agreements. This case study provides insights into how governments navigate bilateral trade issues and emphasizes the significance of institutions like the WTO in maintaining order in global markets during periods of disruption. It explores the balance between national security considerations and non-discrimination principles in international trade. Students will be asked to analyze the arguments presented by both sides of the tariff dispute, assess the validity of their claims, and evaluate the potential implications of the WTO's ruling on the broader landscape of global trade, while applying the concepts of international trade law, national security exceptions in trade agreements, and the principle of non-discrimination.

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ISBN:

9781071983973

1071983970

OCLC:

1483992995