Recent Developments in the Legal Framework of U.S.-Canadian Trade

Article is part of the symposium: Canada and the United States: A Changing Relationship in a Changing World. This paper reviews recent trade law developments affecting U.S.-Canadian trade flows. Specifically, it covers: (1) the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, (2) the Agreement with Canada Concerning Automotive Products, and (3) several provisions of U.S. law which directly affect U .S.-Canadian trade. Illustrated is the dynamic and complex system of laws through which national economic policies are implemented.

While great progress has been made in the reduction of trade barriers, there are still a number of serious problems which need to be addressed