Avian Flu Pandemic: Potential Impact of Trade Disruptions (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised May 8, 2008 |
| Report Number |
RS22453 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Danielle Langton, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
This CRS report addresses the possible affects of a global health crisis on U.S. trade. More specifically, "this report considers possible trade disruptions, including possible impacts on trade between the United States and countries and regions that have reported avian influenza infections. These trade disruptions could include countries banning imported goods from infected regions at the onset of a pandemic, de facto bans due to protective health measures, or supply-side constraints caused by health crises in exporting countries." Unfortunately, "the possibility of an avian flu pandemic with consequences for global trade is a concern that has received attention recently, although some experts believe there is little cause for alarm. Experts disagree on the likelihood of an avian flu pandemic developing at all. [â¦] The United States depends on global trade for necessities such as food, energy, and medical supplies."
