Economic Evaluation of Non-Tariff Trade Barriers: Sanitary Regulations and the Broiler Market in the Western Hemisphere

Abstract

Exporting countries are concerned that sanitary standards might shielddomestic industry from foreign competition. This study analyzes economic effectsry requirements on broiler trade in theAmericas. A mathematical programming model detects that if Brazil and Mexicoare allowed to export fresh, chilled, and frozen poultry meat to the United Statesand Canada then the United States becomes an importer of value added broilergeographic location, Mexico expands exports to the United States.JEL Classification: C61, D21, F12, F02, Q18