GATS Article V

GATS Article V addresses cross-border trade in services, allowing countries to regulate or restrict service providers and sellers from other nations for reasons such as public order, safety, or morality. It permits governments to adopt measures necessary for these objectives, provided they are not more trade-restrictive than needed. This article balances the benefits of open international service trade with the right of governments to enforce their policies and protect societal interests, ensuring that restrictions are justified, proportionate, and transparent.