The Principle Reason for the Formation of a Regional Trading

question 82

Multiple Choice

The principle reason for the formation of a regional trading alliance in Europe was to reassert members' economic positions against the strength of the United States and ________.

• A) Russia
• B) Mexico
• C) Japan
• D) Canada

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