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MFN and national treatment

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Strategic counsel on non-discrimination matters

We advise on MFN and national treatment obligations under WTO and USMCA frameworks. Whether challenging discriminatory measures or defending legitimate regulatory distinctions, we provide strategic counsel based on deep expertise in international trade law.

The most-favored-nation (MFN) and national treatment principles are cornerstones of the multilateral trading system. MFN requires countries to extend any trade advantage given to one trading partner to all WTO members. National treatment mandates equal treatment between imported and domestic products once goods have entered the market.

Most-favored nation treatment

We assist with matters involving:

  • Discriminatory tariff and non-tariff barriers
  • Regulatory distinctions affecting trading partners
  • WTO-consistency of regional trade agreements
  • Like product analysis
  • Competitive conditions analysis

National treatment

Our expertise covers:

  • Internal taxation measures
  • Internal regulatory requirements
  • Like product analysis
  • Competitive conditions analysis

We represent both governments implementing internal taxation and regulatory measures and businesses affected by discriminatory treatment.

Our practice comprises strategic advisory services and dispute resolution before international tribunals. Whether our clients need to challenge discriminatory measures, defend legitimate regulatory distinctions, or ensure compliance with WTO obligations, we provide clear, practical counsel grounded in WTO and USMCA law and jurisprudence.


Contacts

Dr. Manuel Sanchez Miranda
Partner, International Trade
smiranda@deminimislaw.com
+41 (0)78 694 1217

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