What are the transitional safeguards in the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing?
The transitional safeguard measures in the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing mean that after the quota restriction of a certain textile or clothing is lifted, if the importer proves that the import quantity of the product has increased sharply, causing serious damage or threat of serious damage to domestic related industries, and the import from a single country has increased sharply, the exporter can take protective measures. It only allows the use of products that are not included in GATT 1994 rules, and products that have been included in GATT 1994 should take WTO safeguard measures. This measure can be taken after both parties agree through consultation. If no agreement can be reached through consultation, it can also be taken unilaterally.