Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS)

Investment measures can restrict and manipulate trade, according to the agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures or "TRIMs." This regulation stipulates that members of the World Trade Organization may not use any measure that discriminates or leads to quantitative restrictions, both of which are in violation of core WTO standards.

Objectives of TRIMS

  • The TRIMs think that trade and investment are inextricably linked. The purpose of trade-related investment policies is to ensure that all investing members around the world are treated equally.
  • Members must notify the World Trade Organization (WTO) council to acquire and sell certain services and items of their ....
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