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19. The sector-wise distribution of Safeguard Measures were imposed. In fact, out of the total
Measures imposed by WTO members globally from Safeguard Cases where measures are imposed, 26%
1995 to 2017 shows that Base Metals and Articles belong to Base Metal and Articles category followed by
constitute the bulk of cases in which the safeguard Chemicals and Allied Industries (19%).

Sector wise Global Safeguard Measures Imposed

*From 01.01.1995 – 31.12.2017; Source WTO

20. The purpose of trade remedy measure, in general, is price levels of the downstream products and
to eliminate injury caused to the Domestic Industry in consequently might have some influence on relative
the importing country by the unfair trade practices by competitiveness of these products however, it is
the exporting country so as to re-establish a situation of necessary to ensure a healthy competition and a level
open and fair competition, which is in the general playing field for the domestic industry in the importing
interest of a fair international trade. It is recognized countries. Therefore, the trade remedy measures need
that the imposition of the measures might affect the to be used very judiciously in deserving cases only.

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