Cultural exception (French: l’exception culturelle) is a concept introduced by France in General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations in 1993 to treat culture differently than other commercial products.
Read more about Cultural Exception: 1993 Gatt Negotiations, 1994 NAFTA, MAI, Cultural Diversity At UNESCO
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