Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: a United States Policy Dilemma

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Abstract:

Most-favored-nation MFN status significantly affects bilateral relations between the US and the Peoples Republic of China PRC, especially because of its impact on trade. So, what is MFN MFN is a status given to US trading partners that allows goods imported from these MFN countries to enjoy nondiscriminatory treatment--that is, freedom from prohibitive discriminatory tariffs that would greatly reduce trading opportunities. For the PRC, this means that goods exported to the US would get the same treatment as those of about 180 other countries that enjoy this status. MFN status, therefore, enhances a countrys ability to export goods to the US.

Author(s):
Numoto, John M.
Author Organization(s):
INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Research rept. Aug 1991-Apr 1992,
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NDU-ICAF-92-RSS2
Monitor Series:
NDU/ICAF
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*EXPORTS, *INTERNATIONAL TRADE, *INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, *CHINA, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, NATIONAL SECURITY, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, IMPORTS, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), IMPACT, COMMERCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
MFN(MOST FAVORED NATION), PRC(PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF CHINA), BILATERAL RELATIONS, TARIFFS, MTCR(MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME), NPT(NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY), HUMAN RIGHTS, UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
Report Date:
1992 Apr 01