The Effects of Non-Tariff Barriers on International Trade and Sustainable Development Goals

One of the most important factors that negatively affects trade liberalization in the international arena is the non-tariff barriers that are often imposed by developed countries based on political, economic, social, and environmental necessities. These barriers have violated trade freedom and challenged the economic development of countries, negatively affected the achievement of sustainable development goals, and created various problems for developing countries. In this paper, in order to investigate the impact of non-tariff barriers on international trade and sustainable development goals, after a preliminary explanation of the concepts, the role of non-tariff barriers in international trade and their impact on access to international markets, their role in economic development, and the reciprocal impact of non-tariff barriers and sustainable development goals are addressed. Finally, it is concluded that cooperation and coherence in national and international policies will create positive interactions between these barriers and the issue of sustainable development, and eliminate the limiting effects of non-tariff barriers to trade.