Gatt

/ˈɡæt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a multilateral treaty regulating international trade to promote free trade by reducing tariffs and other barriers.
    The GATT negotiations led to significant reductions in trade barriers between member countries.

Forms

  • gatt

Commentary

Often referenced by its acronym, GATT serves as the predecessor to the WTO, and is central to international trade law discussions.

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