"Given the history of the use of market distorting and protective NTBs (non-tariff barriers) in Korea, the CVMA has been calling on the federal government to negotiate an FTA (free trade agreement) that includes an immediate tariff snap-back when new Korean NTBs emerge," Nantais says. "This important mechanism will help to permanently eliminate these market barriers. This mechanism will create a fair trading environment for Canadian manufacturers and place the burden squarely on Korean government to open its closed market. If Korea refuses to remove its existing NTBs and continues its historical practice of restricting market access, then Canada should not offer preferential market access to the Canadian automotive market."
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