Why do countries use temporary trade barriers?

ABSTRACT

In this study, the factors affecting the use of temporary trade barriers in international trade are analysed based on country groups through negative binomial-regression analysis. The empirical results showed that the country groups use TTB by the aim of the macroeconomic necessities and protective policies.

KEYWORDS:

• Temporary trade barriers
• international trade
• countervailing measures
• antidumping duty

JEL CLASSIFICATION:

• F4
• F10
• F13
• F14

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.