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Multilevel Trade Policy in the Joint‐Decision Trap? The Case of CETA
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Abstract Wallonia’s refusal to ratify CETA in October 2016 suggests that multilevel trade politics may increasingly be subject to the pitfalls of joint decision-making, or even a joint-decision trap. This article, however, presents a more nuanced perspective that builds on a comparative analysis of intergove... view more
Wallonia’s refusal to ratify CETA in October 2016 suggests that multilevel trade politics may increasingly be subject to the pitfalls of joint decision-making, or even a joint-decision trap. This article, however, presents a more nuanced perspective that builds on a comparative analysis of intergovernmental configurations that underpinned constituent units’ participation in CETA in the four formal federations Canada, Belgium, Germany, and Austria. It shows, firstly, that joint decision-making is only one mode of intergovernmental trade policy coordination that needs to be distinguished from others. Second, joint decision-making rarely leads to a joint decision trap as actors seek to bypass the institutional constraints entailed in this mode of intergovernmental coordination. The study has implications beyond the field of trade policy as it contributes to the comparative analysis of intergovernmental relations in Canada and Europe.... view less
Keywords
free trade; Canada; EU; federalism; trade policy; export policy
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
CETA; intergovernmental relations; joint decision‐making
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 300-311
Journal
Politics and Governance, 11 (2023) 3
Issue topic
United in Uniqueness? Lessons From Canadian Politics for European Union Studies
ISSN
2183-2463
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed