word
Special and Differential Treatment
SPESH-ul and dif-er-EN-shul TREET-ment
/ˈspɛʃ.əl ænd ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl ˈtriːt.mənt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Specialanddifferentialtreatment
Dictionary meaning
WTO provisions that give developing and least-developed countries greater flexibility in implementing trade commitments, longer transition periods, technical assistance, and lower tariff reduction obligations than developed countries.
Examples
- Bangladesh benefits from special and differential treatment provisions that exempt it from many WTO obligations.
- Critics argue that SDT provisions have not sufficiently helped developing countries integrate into global trade.
Universally abbreviated as S&DT or SDT in trade contexts.
Synonyms: S&DT, SDT provisions, developing country flexibilities
Pronunciation tips
Remember the logic: poorer countries need more time and flexibility to comply with complex trade rules.
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