Argentina: Introduction of non-automatic import licensing for cars and other motor vehicles
Description
In a measure confirmed by the Permanent Delegation of Argentina to the WTO, the government of Argentina has introduced mandatory, non-automatic import licensing for cars and other motor vehicles with engines exceeding 2'500 cc from 21 March 2011.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 21 Mar 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
WTO. (September 2011). REPORT TO THE TPRB FROM THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL ON TRADE-RELATED DEVELOPMENTS (WT/TPR/OV/W/5/Rev.1). Available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/sppl_e/sppl196_e.htm
Government Response:
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