Trading blocs and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Flashcards
what are examples of free trade areas
NAFTA between Canada north america and Canada, they have lower import or even no tariffs on imports
what are examples of custom unions
European Union Customs Union (EUCU)
this means they have a common external tariff and countries outside have to go through more checks when bringing things into the country
what are examples of common markets
The European Union (EU): The EU is a common market that includes 27 member countries in Europe. meaning fops is able to move around the countries easier
what are examples of monetary unions
the eurozone
examples of the wto liberating trade disagreements
Two of the most depicting examples of the World Trade Organization’s impartial working are “Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline”, and “Import Prohibition of certain shrimp and shrimp products”, which have proven that the World Trade Organization has been a success.