81. The nonparticipating countries fear a loss of tariff revenue and seek to protect their industries from the competition of the stronger economies. 82. The Russian government is considering restricting some imports as a way to protect domestic industries, an official said Friday. 83. The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry said Wednesday it favors the immediate passage of safeguards to protect domestic industries from an influx of cheap imports. 84. The provision is designed to protect endangered industries. 85. The United States was still ready to negotiate but would not compromise on protecting its industries, he said. 86. Top government officials like Interior Minister Anatoly Kulikov are talking openly about nationalizing private companies and imposing trade quotas to protect domestic industry. 87. Under world trade rules, tariffs are allowed in certain instances to protect domestic industries from damage by imports. 88. Where once nations protected their industry through policy, soon corporations will hold exclusive rights. 89. Washington said the tariffs were needed to protect its industry from cheap imports. 90. WTO rules allow a country to impose tariffs for three years to protect an industry that is restructuring. |