International Cartels and Trade Barriers Quiz
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What are the main sources of administrative barriers to trade?

  • Customs valuation and clearance procedures (correct)
  • Food safety regulations
  • Quality standards and labeling requirements
  • Import and export licenses
  • What is the purpose of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures?

  • To issue import and export licenses
  • To promote fair trade practices
  • To encourage countertrade agreements
  • To protect against risks related to food safety, animal health, and plant protection (correct)
  • In what industry is countertrade most common?

  • Technology
  • Textiles
  • Automotive
  • Defense and aerospace (correct)
  • What is the purpose of an International Cartel in the context of international trade?

    <p>To regulate production and sales to eliminate competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do countries require before allowing goods to enter their boundaries?

    <p>Meeting packaging, labeling, and testing standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Non-tariff barriers affect international trade according to the text?

    <p>By changing quantities traded, prices, or both without using customs tariffs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do subsidies aim to achieve in the context of international trade?

    <p>To help domestic producers compete in foreign markets by lowering their costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) in international trade?

    <p>They are requirements that make imports or exports difficult and costly without relying on customs tariffs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a voluntary export restraint (VER) and why is it considered a trade barrier?

    <p>A VER is a government-imposed restriction on the quantity of goods that can be exported voluntarily by the exporting country, protecting domestic industries from foreign competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Anti-Dumping Measures help protect local industries?

    <p>By imposing taxes on foreign goods that are priced below fair market value, preventing the closure of local firms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the Uruguay round agreement significant in relation to Voluntary Export Restraints (VERs)?

    <p>It abolished VERs due to their discriminatory nature and impact on free trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implementing Anti-Dumping Measures in international trade?

    <p>To protect domestic industries from foreign goods being sold at unfairly low prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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