Kingsland Is a Country That Has Been Exporting Apples to the United

question 54

Multiple Choice

Kingsland is a country that has been exporting apples to the United States for over a century, shipping 300 tons to Georgia each month. However, in the last transaction, Kingsland violated a trading norm that was not condoned by Georgia. Which of the following measures should be taken to regulate apple imports from Kingsland?

• A) Georgia can stop trading with Kingsland after serving a notice.
• B) Georgia can stop trading with Kingsland without serving a notice.
• C) Georgia can appeal to the federal authority that can stop imports from Kingsland.
• D) Georgia can make Kingsland export its apples to North Carolina.

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