Rounds of Trade Negotiations Under the GATT/WTO

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the various rounds of trade negotiations held under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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Which round of trade negotiations was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1947 to 1948?

  1. Kennedy Round

  2. Uruguay Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Geneva Round


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Geneva Round was the first round of trade negotiations held under the GATT. It resulted in the reduction of tariffs on a wide range of products.

The Kennedy Round of trade negotiations was held in which city?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. Tokyo, Japan

  3. Punta del Este, Uruguay

  4. Washington, D.C., United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kennedy Round was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1964 to 1967. It resulted in the reduction of tariffs on a wide range of industrial and agricultural products.

Which round of trade negotiations was launched in Tokyo, Japan, in 1973?

  1. Uruguay Round

  2. Tokyo Round

  3. Doha Round

  4. Seattle Round


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tokyo Round was held in Tokyo, Japan, from 1973 to 1979. It resulted in the reduction of tariffs on a wide range of industrial and agricultural products, as well as the establishment of new rules on non-tariff barriers to trade.

The Uruguay Round of trade negotiations was held from 1986 to 1994. Which city hosted the final ministerial meeting of this round?

  1. Marrakesh, Morocco

  2. Geneva, Switzerland

  3. Tokyo, Japan

  4. Washington, D.C., United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The final ministerial meeting of the Uruguay Round was held in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 1994. This meeting resulted in the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Which round of trade negotiations was launched in Doha, Qatar, in 2001?

  1. Uruguay Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Doha Round was launched in Doha, Qatar, in 2001. It is the most recent round of trade negotiations held under the WTO. The Doha Round aims to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers, as well as to address issues related to intellectual property, investment, and trade in services.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Seattle, United States, in 1999?

  1. Seattle Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Seattle Round was held in Seattle, United States, in 1999. It was the third ministerial conference of the WTO. The Seattle Round was unsuccessful in reaching an agreement on a new round of trade negotiations.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Cancún, Mexico, in 2003?

  1. Cancún Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cancún Round was held in Cancún, Mexico, in 2003. It was the fifth ministerial conference of the WTO. The Cancún Round was unsuccessful in reaching an agreement on a new round of trade negotiations.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Hong Kong, China, in 2005?

  1. Hong Kong Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hong Kong Round was held in Hong Kong, China, in 2005. It was the sixth ministerial conference of the WTO. The Hong Kong Round resulted in some progress on the Doha Round negotiations, but a final agreement was not reached.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2009?

  1. Geneva Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geneva Round was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2009. It was the seventh ministerial conference of the WTO. The Geneva Round resulted in some progress on the Doha Round negotiations, but a final agreement was not reached.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Bali, Indonesia, in 2013?

  1. Bali Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bali Round was held in Bali, Indonesia, in 2013. It was the ninth ministerial conference of the WTO. The Bali Round resulted in the adoption of the Trade Facilitation Agreement, which aims to reduce the time and cost of trading goods across borders.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2015?

  1. Nairobi Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nairobi Round was held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2015. It was the tenth ministerial conference of the WTO. The Nairobi Round resulted in the adoption of the Nairobi Package, which includes agreements on agriculture, cotton, and intellectual property.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2017?

  1. Buenos Aires Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buenos Aires Round was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2017. It was the eleventh ministerial conference of the WTO. The Buenos Aires Round resulted in some progress on the Doha Round negotiations, but a final agreement was not reached.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2020?

  1. Geneva Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geneva Round was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2020. It was the twelfth ministerial conference of the WTO. The Geneva Round resulted in some progress on the Doha Round negotiations, but a final agreement was not reached.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2022?

  1. Geneva Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geneva Round was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2022. It was the thirteenth ministerial conference of the WTO. The Geneva Round resulted in some progress on the Doha Round negotiations, but a final agreement was not reached.

Which round of trade negotiations was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2024?

  1. Geneva Round

  2. Doha Round

  3. Tokyo Round

  4. Kennedy Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geneva Round is scheduled to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2024. It will be the fourteenth ministerial conference of the WTO.

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