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The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) can help countries throughout the world have a more uniform way of navigating the challenging waters of international law surrounding trade. It is not uncommon for two countries to have adopted different laws on international trade that conflict with each other. This becomes a serious problem when trade disputes arise. To help make this concept more tangible, consider the following hypothetical.
Suppose China ships three million dollars' worth of electronics to Uganda using standard bulk shipping transportation methods via a commonly traveled sea route. However, the packaging isn't secured in a manner sufficient to withstand unforeseen weather conditions. As a result, the goods become damaged in transit and are no longer fit for resale. Given that two countries are involved in this transaction–China and Uganda–the question arises as to which country’s trade laws will apply to resolve the matter at hand.
In this scenario, it is fortunate that both China and Uganda are parties to the CISG, which provide for a uniform set of laws governing trade. Such laws cover which party would be responsible for the damaged goods in this scenario. As a result, there will be no dispute as to whether China’s or Uganda's trade laws apply. Given that both countries are parties to the CISG, the laws set forth by the CISG would be applicable.
However, not all countries are parties to the CISG. One example is Rwanda. Even though Rwanda is not a party to the CISG, the fact of the matter is that CISG laws can still apply to it. The CISG applies to trade between countries so long as one of those countries is a party to the CISG (unless the parties expressly specify that the CISG will not apply to their specific trade arrangement). Several of Rwanda's main trade partners, such as the United States, China, Belgium, and Uganda, are parties to the CISG, so the laws of the treaty will apply in those trade agreements. Meanwhile, there is a different story when it comes to Rwanda's trade agreements with Kenya, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Thailand, which are not parties to the CISG. Due to these countries’ lack of membership in the CISG, if a problem ever arose in a trade agreement between Rwanda and one those countries, it would be unclear as to which country’s laws would apply.
There has been heated discussion as to whether Rwanda should sign the CISG. The United Nations Development Program takes the stance that it would behoove Rwanda to join. Whether or not Rwanda decides to become a member, the CISG will still apply to a large portion of its trade agreements, as about 100 countries are in fact CISG members, with a strong portion of those members also being trade partners with Rwanda. On the flip side, some Rwandan politicians believe that valuable autonomy would be lost if Rwanda assented to the CISG. However, given the potential benefits that Rwanda stands to gain from the CISG, these fears do not merit forgoing such a valuable opportunity.
Suppose China ships three million dollars' worth of electronics to Uganda using standard bulk shipping transportation methods via a commonly traveled sea route. However, the packaging isn't secured in a manner sufficient to withstand unforeseen weather conditions. As a result, the goods become damaged in transit and are no longer fit for resale. Given that two countries are involved in this transaction–China and Uganda–the question arises as to which country’s trade laws will apply to resolve the matter at hand.
In this scenario, it is fortunate that both China and Uganda are parties to the CISG, which provide for a uniform set of laws governing trade. Such laws cover which party would be responsible for the damaged goods in this scenario. As a result, there will be no dispute as to whether China’s or Uganda's trade laws apply. Given that both countries are parties to the CISG, the laws set forth by the CISG would be applicable.
However, not all countries are parties to the CISG. One example is Rwanda. Even though Rwanda is not a party to the CISG, the fact of the matter is that CISG laws can still apply to it. The CISG applies to trade between countries so long as one of those countries is a party to the CISG (unless the parties expressly specify that the CISG will not apply to their specific trade arrangement). Several of Rwanda's main trade partners, such as the United States, China, Belgium, and Uganda, are parties to the CISG, so the laws of the treaty will apply in those trade agreements. Meanwhile, there is a different story when it comes to Rwanda's trade agreements with Kenya, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Thailand, which are not parties to the CISG. Due to these countries’ lack of membership in the CISG, if a problem ever arose in a trade agreement between Rwanda and one those countries, it would be unclear as to which country’s laws would apply.
There has been heated discussion as to whether Rwanda should sign the CISG. The United Nations Development Program takes the stance that it would behoove Rwanda to join. Whether or not Rwanda decides to become a member, the CISG will still apply to a large portion of its trade agreements, as about 100 countries are in fact CISG members, with a strong portion of those members also being trade partners with Rwanda. On the flip side, some Rwandan politicians believe that valuable autonomy would be lost if Rwanda assented to the CISG. However, given the potential benefits that Rwanda stands to gain from the CISG, these fears do not merit forgoing such a valuable opportunity.
1. The author would most likely agree with which of these statements?
A. It is imperative that Rwanda join the CISG in order to avoid impending trade disputes that could prove to be disastrous.
B. The CISG has a narrow window of applicability.
C. It would be to Rwanda's benefit to join the CISG.
D. Although joining the CISG has benefits, Rwanda ultimately should not join the CISG.
E. There are positive and negative aspects that Rwanda should weigh and balance when deciding whether to join the CISG.
A. It is imperative that Rwanda join the CISG in order to avoid impending trade disputes that could prove to be disastrous.
B. The CISG has a narrow window of applicability.
C. It would be to Rwanda's benefit to join the CISG.
D. Although joining the CISG has benefits, Rwanda ultimately should not join the CISG.
E. There are positive and negative aspects that Rwanda should weigh and balance when deciding whether to join the CISG.
2. Which of the following, if true, would be most likely to weaken the author’s argument that Rwanda should join the CISG?
A. Kenya, Swaziland, Tanzania and Thailand have since become CISG members.
B. The article was written several years ago, and in the elapsed time, many member countries to the CISG have withdrawn their membership.
C. The United States has a neutral stance as to whether Rwanda should join the CISG.
D. The majority of Rwanda’s trade is conducted with Kenya, Swaziland, Tanzania and Thailand.
E. Most Rwanda politicians encourage Rwanda to join the CISG.
A. Kenya, Swaziland, Tanzania and Thailand have since become CISG members.
B. The article was written several years ago, and in the elapsed time, many member countries to the CISG have withdrawn their membership.
C. The United States has a neutral stance as to whether Rwanda should join the CISG.
D. The majority of Rwanda’s trade is conducted with Kenya, Swaziland, Tanzania and Thailand.
E. Most Rwanda politicians encourage Rwanda to join the CISG.
3. Which of the following, if true, best supports the author’s contention that Rwanda should become a member of the CISG?
A. Even if a country is a CISG member, commercial trade disputes are just as likely to occur.
B. Becoming a CISG member can sometimes delay the processing of trade agreements because additional protocols are set in place for members to follow.
C. Disputes over which country's laws to apply in commercial trade situations can chill future trade arrangements with other countries, even those which belong to the CISG.
D. Participation fees for becoming a CISG member can hinder certain countries from joining.
E. Status as a CISG member can deter non-CISG countries from engaging in trade arrangements.
A. Even if a country is a CISG member, commercial trade disputes are just as likely to occur.
B. Becoming a CISG member can sometimes delay the processing of trade agreements because additional protocols are set in place for members to follow.
C. Disputes over which country's laws to apply in commercial trade situations can chill future trade arrangements with other countries, even those which belong to the CISG.
D. Participation fees for becoming a CISG member can hinder certain countries from joining.
E. Status as a CISG member can deter non-CISG countries from engaging in trade arrangements.
4. The primary purpose of the second paragraph is to __________.
A. indirectly offer a counter-argument to the author's thesis
B. provide an example that makes an abstract concept easier to understand
C. suggest that China and Uganda should join the CISG
D. directly support the author's thesis
E. demonstrate the deleterious effects that can result from a trade dispute
A. indirectly offer a counter-argument to the author's thesis
B. provide an example that makes an abstract concept easier to understand
C. suggest that China and Uganda should join the CISG
D. directly support the author's thesis
E. demonstrate the deleterious effects that can result from a trade dispute
5. Which of the following is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain how the landscape of international trade has evolved in recent years
B. To weigh and balance the reasons why Rwanda should join the CISG versus why Rwanda should not join the CISG
C. To explain why Rwanda should become a member of the CISG
D. To provide a broad overview of Rwanda’s trading practices
E. To argue that countries should always heed the recommendations of the United Nations Development Program
A. To explain how the landscape of international trade has evolved in recent years
B. To weigh and balance the reasons why Rwanda should join the CISG versus why Rwanda should not join the CISG
C. To explain why Rwanda should become a member of the CISG
D. To provide a broad overview of Rwanda’s trading practices
E. To argue that countries should always heed the recommendations of the United Nations Development Program
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Passage # 165 Date: 26-May-2023
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28 Feb 2024, 11:41
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Sajjad1994
Hi, how much time should it take to answer a question? on an average ?
also how should I proceed with the question, what are the steps ?
Hi, how much time should it take to answer a question? on an average ?
also how should I proceed with the question, what are the steps ?
28 Feb 2024, 22:15
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Can someone please explain why is Option B correct for Question 2?
