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What is the purpose of free trade agreements (FTAs) according to the text?
What is the purpose of free trade agreements (FTAs) according to the text?
What is the main issue with the term 'substantially all the trade' as mentioned in the text?
What is the main issue with the term 'substantially all the trade' as mentioned in the text?
What is the proposed resolution for ensuring compliance with GATT Article XXIV regarding 'substantially all trade' in new free trade agreements?
What is the proposed resolution for ensuring compliance with GATT Article XXIV regarding 'substantially all trade' in new free trade agreements?
What are the two options mentioned for current free trade agreements (FTAs) to comply with the new requirements?
What are the two options mentioned for current free trade agreements (FTAs) to comply with the new requirements?
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What would noncompliance with FTA terms on an MFN basis open the door to, according to the text?
What would noncompliance with FTA terms on an MFN basis open the door to, according to the text?
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What is the role of FTAs in market access according to the text?
What is the role of FTAs in market access according to the text?
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How have FTAs evolved in relation to the requirement of 'substantially all the trade'?
How have FTAs evolved in relation to the requirement of 'substantially all the trade'?
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'Substantially all the trade' contained in GATT Article XXIV is meant to guarantee what in FTAs?
'Substantially all the trade' contained in GATT Article XXIV is meant to guarantee what in FTAs?
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What is causing multilateralization struggles within the global economic system according to the text?
What is causing multilateralization struggles within the global economic system according to the text?
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'Substantially all the trade' requirement is found in which article of GATT?
'Substantially all the trade' requirement is found in which article of GATT?
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