International trade

International trade

The buying and selling of goods, services and capital across international borders or territories.

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carry forward

Economy; International trade

When an exporting country uses part of the following years quota during the current year.

carry over

Economy; International trade

When an exporting country utilizes the previous years unutilized quota.

circumvention

Economy; International trade

Getting around commitments in the WTO such as commitments to limit agricultural export subsidies. Includes: avoiding quotas and other restrictions by altering the country of origin of a product; ...

Codex Alimentarius

Economy; International trade

FAO/WHO commission that deals with international standards on food safety.

commercial presence

Economy; International trade

Having an office, branch, or subsidiary in a foreign country.

compulsory licensing

Economy; International trade

For patents: when the authorities license companies or individuals other than the patent owner to use the rights of the patent to make, use, sell or import a product under patent (i.e. a patented ...