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Tackling unfair trade
Dispute settlement
A cornerstone of the WTO
The dispute settlement mechanism, which came into being with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 1995, is one of the cornerstones of the Organisation.
Trade defence
Europe's defence against unfair trade
These regulatory instruments, Anti-dumping, Anti-subsidy and Safeguards allow the European Union to defend its producers against unfairly traded practices and against dramatic shifts in trade flows in so far as these are harmful to the EU economy.
Hearing officer
Guaranteeing defence rights in trade proceedings
The EU Commission uses an independent mediator (Hearing Officer) to guarantee due process and the right of defence in trade proceedings.
ACTA
ACTA - Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
ACTA is an international trade agreement aimed at ensuring the EU's already high standard of protection for intellectual property rights can be enforced globally.
Trade barriers
Actions against trade barriers
The Trade Barriers Regulation (TBR) gives European businesses a tool for tackling discriminatory treatment in foreign markets.