quota system

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The country's agriculture ministry earlier introduced a quota system for potable water and banned its use in agriculture until Sept. 30, as the country battles with a drought that is now in its fourth year.

From Reuters

And even as Poland shoulders the heaviest migratory burden stemming from the war, its leaders appear reluctant to embrace a Europe-wide quota system for resettling refugees because it could be applied to future emergencies, preferring an ad hoc approach, according to European diplomats familiar with the discussions, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive issues.

From Washington Post

Under the agreement, the US will replace the tariffs with a quota system, which ensures duty-free treatment to metals shipments up to a certain level, in this case comparable to 2019 shipments, according to the US.

From BBC

Authorities are now relying on a quota system based on population and tax revenue.

From Washington Post

Poland’s position stands out because of its staunch refusal seven years ago to accept an E.U. quota system to resettle mostly Muslim refugees.

From Washington Post