Question

Reflective Question # 2:
The Lebanese government is trying to increase its wealth; it will be using trade barriers to protect
its industries from global competition. The main exported commodities are jewelry,
miscellaneous consumer goods, fruit and vegetables, tobacco, construction minerals, and paper.
Lebanon mainly imports oil, electrical equipment, precious stones, metals, chemical products,
base metals, vehicles, food and beverages, vegetable products and animal products. Most of
Lebanon imports are mainly from China, Italy and Egypt. The only country that Lebanon does
not trade with is “Israel” because they are an occupied country and abuse human rights.
1- What are the barriers that Lebanon would consider to put upon the importing of vegetables
products? What about the barriers imposed on “Israel?
2- In order to make the Lebanese product more competitive compared with overseas firms, what
are the measurements that the government must take?

Answer 1

Answer 1 :

Barriers that Lebanon would consider to put upon the importing of vegetables :

Barriers to exchange influence short of what one percent of Lebanon's import/trade products. Nonetheless, various Lebanese government organizations may force permitting prerequisites, for example, specialized, veterinary, or phyto-clean (plant wellbeing) endorsements. A predetermined number of products (for example weapons) are dependent upon more than one exchange measure. All products subject to import and fare disallowances could likewise be denied from traveling Lebanon.

Under 1% of imported items are liable to exchange limitations (permit, specialized, clinical or phytosanitary certificates) which can be like non duty barriers. Bringing in certain items, similar to arms for instance, is prohibited in Lebanon regardless of whether they are just in travel. Every one of these limitations can be counseled on the site of the Lebanese Customs. Also, Lebanon applies the blacklist chose by the Arab League against Israeli items and some outside organizations might be boycotted in the event that they are believed to help the military improvement of that nation. Be that as it may, the blacklist is relative since an impressive number of restricted items can be found on the Lebanese market today.

Customs Duties and Taxes on Imports :

In excess of 83 percent of imported products are dependent upon obligations equivalent to or underneath five percent. Customs obligations fluctuate contingent upon the idea of merchandise and their starting point. Extra charges might be applied on specific items, for example, materials, mixed drinks, engine vehicles and so on. These levies are set by the Lebanese traditions.

Barriers imposed on Israel :

All in all, Israel offers a decent business condition for U.S. organizations. The United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has dispensed with practically all duties, leaving Israel's rural part as the just one with significant barriers. The FTA additionally accommodates a joint advisory group included delegates from the two nations to audit the working of the understanding. Israel is an individual from the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem is effectively seeking after enhancements in the fare and speculation atmosphere for U.S. firms in Israel. These endeavors are engaged in three explicit regions: advancing universally acknowledged specialized norms in Israel that don't victimize U.S. items, securing protected innovation rights (IPR), and building up more noteworthy straightforwardness in Israel's open obtainment process.

Answer 2 :

The following are the measurements that the government must take :

The Ministry of Economy and Trade is worried about financial and business issues as per the undertakings depended to it which is as per the following:

• Working with different services worried on the advancement of financial offices and national riches in the nation .
• Follow the financial turns of events and take the essential measures to profit by them in the nation's business, supply and utilization conditions .
• Antimonopoly and take gauges that give the broadest business rivalry to the general monetary intrigue .
• Dealing with and creating exchange and adding to the renewal of the administrations area.
• The advancement of financial examinations, especially those identified with remote exchange, exchange balance and the dispersal of measurements related thereto.
• Arrangement and execution of draft worldwide exchange concurrences with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants .
• Giving licenses for the import and fare of merchandise the Minister of Economy and Trade subjects to the arrangement of earlier leave after the endorsement of the Council of Ministers.
• The choice on cooperation in displays, markets and business focuses held abroad and locally, and assume responsibility for arranging, overseeing and managing the Lebanese structures in the wake of counseling the skillful offices.
• Submit proposition for the alteration of customs conditions at whatever point essential.
• Following-up on issues identified with offices of business and industry and exchange affiliations, and checking them as per peace.
• The Department of Commerce will help out these capacities through its units.

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