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Non-Tariff Barrier
Non-tariff barriers include quotas, licensing rules, product standards, testing requirements, paperwork and sudden policy changes. They can block trade as effectively as tariffs.
Why It Matters
Uncertainty itself can be a barrier: exporters struggle to plan when rules keep changing.
In India
Indian food exporters often face strict pesticide-residue standards in Europe, a classic non-tariff barrier.
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