Kennedy Round

The Kennedy round was the sixth session of GATT trade negotiations held in 1964-1967 in Geneva, Switzerland. Participation greatly increased over previous rounds, representatives of 66 nations attended the opening ceremony on May 4, 1964. It concluded June 30, 1967. The round was named after American President John Fitzgerald Kennedy who died the year before.

Related Topics:
GATT - Geneva, Switzerland - May 4 - 1964 - June 30 - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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The passage of the US Trade Expansion Act in 1962 authorized reduction of american tariffs of up to 50%, allowing more substantial negotiation. This round was the first to move beyond tariffs and include issues such as anti-dumping.

Related Topics:
Trade Expansion Act - Anti-dumping

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