Several European Countries Have Banded Together to Reduce the Trade

question 171

Multiple Choice

Several European countries have banded together to reduce the trade barriers between them and encourage trading among themselves. This is known as

• A) a GATT.
• B) the European Union.
• C) a cartel.
• D) a multinational.
• E) an orderly marketing agreement.

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