Indonesia—Certain Measures Affecting the Automobile Industry
World Trade Organization Panel
WT/DS54/R (July 2, 1998)

- Written by Josh Lee, JD
Facts
Indonesia (defendant) adopted two programs that involved the Indonesia National Car Program, which granted certain exemptions from luxury tax on sales of cars and from import duties. To qualify for the programs, manufacturers were required to meet minimum local content requirements. The United States, Japan, and the European Communities challenged these programs and alleged that they violated the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS) and the national-treatment principle under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning ()
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