Agriculture Question:

How will agricultural tariffs be reduced in the Doha Round?

Agriculture Interview Question
Agriculture Interview Question

Answer:

There are two main elements in the market access modalities that are on the table: (i) Band-wise tariff reductions; and (ii) Flexibilities or deviations from the prescribed tariff reductions to be used by members (developed and developing) to address their special needs.
Tariffs are proposed to be cut according to a formula, which prescribes steeper cuts on higher tariffs. These reductions are to be made from bound rates.


Previous QuestionNext Question
Which are the main Coalition Groups in the Agriculture Negotiations? Is India a member of any coalition?Will tariffs on all agricultural products be cut as a result of the Doha Round negotiations?