An Official Agreement with Another Country to Restrict the Quantity

question 141

Multiple Choice

An official agreement with another country to restrict the quantity of its exports to the U.S. is

• A) a regional trade bloc.
• B) the quota system.
• C) a voluntary import expansion.
• D) a voluntary restraint agreement.

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Definitions:

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