World Trade Organization Status of China's Trade Commitments to the United States and Other Members
Abstract
In November 1999, the United States and China concluded a bilateral trade agreement on issues related to China's joining the World Trade Organization. As a result, the administration has asked Congress to pass legislation that would allow the President to grant China permanent normal trade relations status, which would eliminate a potential conflict between U.S. law and U.S. obligations if China becomes a member of the World Trade Organization. However, China must complete further negotiations in the World Trade Organization before all the terms and conditions for its membership are known and are secure. China's World Trade Organization membership negotiations take place on two tracks-bilateral and multilateral negotiations. The bilateral negotiations, including those between China and the United States, are designed to obtain China's commitment to remove specific market access barriers and open China's domestic market to more foreign goods and services.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA377449
Entities
People
- Adam R. Cowles
- Jane Li
- Richard Seldin
- Rona Mendelsohn
- Tim Wedding
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office