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Quota
A quota caps the quantity of a product that can be imported, or allows a set quantity at a lower tariff with higher tariffs beyond it. Quotas let countries open sensitive markets gradually.
Why It Matters
A quota protects domestic producers while still letting some competition in.
In India
Under the India–EU deal, lower tariffs on European cars apply only to a limited number of vehicles each year.
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