Kennedy Round (1964–1967)

1. GATT enters into force as postwar trade framework

   Jan 1, 1948Labels: GATT

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2. Dillon Round concludes, highlighting need for deeper cuts

   Jul 1, 1962Labels: Dillon Round

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3. U.S. Trade Expansion Act authorizes major tariff talks

   Oct 11, 1962Labels: U S

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4. Kennedy Round formally opens in Geneva

   May 1, 1964Labels: Kennedy Round, Geneva

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5. Negotiators adopt “linear” tariff-cutting approach

   May 4, 1964Labels: Linear Tariff

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6. GATT adopts Part IV on Trade and Development

   Feb 8, 1965Labels: Part IV, GATT

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7. Part IV on Trade and Development enters into force

   Jun 27, 1966Labels: Part IV, GATT

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8. Kennedy Round Anti-Dumping Code established

   Jan 1, 1967Labels: Anti-Dumping Code, Kennedy Round

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9. Core political agreement reached on Kennedy Round package

   May 15, 1967Labels: Kennedy Round

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10. Public announcement highlights average 35% tariff cuts

    May 26, 1967Labels: Public Announcement

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11. Final Act signed, concluding the Kennedy Round

    Jun 1, 1967Labels: Final Act, Kennedy Round

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12. Kennedy Round agreements signed by U.S. on Act’s deadline

    Jun 30, 1967Labels: U S, Trade Expansion

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