Federalism matters: evaluating the impact of sub-federal governments in Canadian and American foreign trade policy

This study will argue that federalism in Canada and the United States, especially its institutional form and practice, directly impacts the influence of sub-federal governments in the negotiation and implementation of international trade agreements. In highlighting the durability of domestic federal...

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Published inCanadian foreign policy journal Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 224 - 237
Main Author Kukucha, Christopher J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 02.09.2015
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Canada
Centralization
Decentralization
Disputes
Federal state relations
Federalism
Foreign policy
foreign trade policy
Globalization
Implementation
International cooperation
International relations
International relations-US
International trade
Negotiation
Political economy
sub-federal governments
Trade agreements
Trade policy
United States
Canada
United States > US
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Summary:This study will argue that federalism in Canada and the United States, especially its institutional form and practice, directly impacts the influence of sub-federal governments in the negotiation and implementation of international trade agreements. In highlighting the durability of domestic federal institutions, it challenges "decline of the state" arguments often found in the international relations and global political economy literature. It also expands traditional studies of federalism beyond questions of centralization/decentralization and the impact of globalization on federal systems. Case studies include the Canada-United States "Buy American" Procurement Agreement, the Canada - European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and several international trade disputes involving American states.
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ISSN:1192-6422
2157-0817
DOI:10.1080/11926422.2015.1074926