Abstract

In this article Simon Lester argues for using trade agreements to eliminate protection for tobacco producers, while still allowing domestic regulation that promotes human health. The paper proceeds as follows: (1) in Part 1, Lester examines trade and investment disputes that have arisen in relation to tobacco, dividing such disputes into disputes over: (a) protectionist measures; (b) measures that are tantamount to disguised protectionism; and (c) non-discriminatory measures; (2) in turning to Part 2, Lester discusses the arguments for excluding tobacco from United States Trade and ...