The GATT prohibits quotas. Why didn't the United States or other countries try to stop the voluntary export restraint on automobiles implemented by the Japanese during the early 1980s?
a. At the time, the GATT did not prohibit quotas administered by the exporting country, that is, voluntary export restraints.
b. Other countries did try to stop the voluntary export restraints but were unsuccessful in their efforts.
c. The GATT only prohibited quotas after the WTO was established in 1995.
d. The GATT only prohibits developing countries from using quotas.
Ans: a. At the time, the GATT did not prohibit quotas administered by the exporting country, that is, voluntary export restraints.
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