U.S. faces questions on 10 percent import surtax at GATT talks
Nations prepare to press Washington over the legality and necessity of Nixon's 10 percent import surcharge amid fears of overkill. diplomats say the primary aim is to repeal the measure soon while assessing its impact on dollar value and trade flows.
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GATT Fearfully Watches U S Surtax Tangle and Trade Balance
World markets react to the looming surtax and an uncertain U S balance of payments. Nations within the six member European Market may invoke GATT rights to resist import limits while avoiding a broader protectionist crisis. Diplomats fear a protectionist domino effect and seek time to avert a global trade disaster.
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