What Is One Reason Why the General Agreement on Tariffs

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) dispute resolution mechanism was criticized by weaker and poorer countries?

• A)Because the United States enacted high tariffs on goods from poor nations
• B)Because the dispute resolution process was so fast that it did not give enough time for an accused country to mount a case
• C)Because the dispute mechanism had very strong enforcement measures
• D)Because weaker countries were forced by the United States to accept certain decisions

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