#Person1#: Professor Wang, what is non-tariff barrier?
#Person2#: Non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports.
#Person1#: Can you give an example?
#Person2#: For example, some countries restrict imports by quantitative restriction.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: This is used to protect local industries or to achieve certain political objectives.
#Person1#: Oh, Are there other means?
#Person2#: Technical barriers are set for imported goods.
#Person1#: This is designed to exclude them from domestic market, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, some countries may use some of the unnecessary health rules to exclude foreign food.
Professor Wang tells #Person1# non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports and used to protect local industries.
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