Which of the Following Political Actions Is Likely to Favor

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following political actions is likely to favor international marketing?

• A) Placing trade embargo on Cuba owing to widespread political instability in the country.
• B) U.S. government placing a trade ban on Libya for rampant terrorism.
• C) Paraguay imposing low tariffs and tax rates for manufacturing industries.
• D) Tariff hike for imports established by China.
• E) U.S. government coupling human rights issues with foreign trade policy.

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