præferencehandelsaftaler

Præferencehandelsaftaler are a type of international trade agreement that grants preferential access to markets for certain goods or countries. These agreements typically involve reduced or eliminated tariffs on specific imports from partner countries, aiming to foster economic cooperation and boost trade flows. Unlike free trade agreements, which usually remove tariffs on all or most trade between member countries, præferencehandelsaftaler are more selective, often focusing on particular sectors or types of products. They can be bilateral, meaning between two countries, or multilateral, involving multiple nations.

The primary goal of these agreements is to provide an advantage to the beneficiary country or countries, making their exports more competitive in the partner market. This can stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and encourage investment. However, præferencehandelsaftaler can also lead to trade diversion, where imports from a more efficient non-member country are replaced by imports from a less efficient member country that benefits from preferential treatment. The implementation and impact of these agreements are subject to international trade rules, often overseen by organizations like the World Trade Organization.