Imposing Tariffs in Cases of Dumping

question 43

Multiple Choice

Imposing tariffs in cases of dumping

• A)is allowed under the WTO agreement.
• B)is not allowed under the WTO agreement.
• C)is not addressed by the WTO agreement.
• D)has never occurred, even though it is allowed under the WTO agreement.

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