The Contents and Features of Dispute Settlement under US-Jordan FTA: An Appraisal

Malkawi, Bashar H. (2018): The Contents and Features of Dispute Settlement under US-Jordan FTA: An Appraisal. Published in: Manchester Journal of International Economic Law , Vol. 15, (12 September 2018): pp. 167-189.

Abstract

In the area of dispute resolution, the U.S. FTAs with Arab countries share some commonalities. However, the US – JO FTA clearly differs from other U.S. FTAs with Arab countries. Areas of difference include treatment of perishable goods, appeal, panel report, and implementation of panel report. The dispute settlement mechanism in the US – JO FTA can be improved in several concrete ways.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Arab countries, Jordan, WTO, dispute settlement
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F15 - Economic Integration

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