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The Role of Regulatory Agencies in International Trade

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What is the primary purpose of regulatory agencies in international trade?

  1. To promote free trade and reduce barriers to trade

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To ensure that businesses comply with environmental and labor standards

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regulatory agencies in international trade have a multifaceted role that encompasses promoting free trade, protecting consumers, and ensuring compliance with environmental and labor standards.

Which international organization is responsible for setting standards and regulations for international trade?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. World Bank

  4. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the primary international organization that sets rules and regulations for international trade.

What is the most-favored-nation (MFN) principle in international trade?

  1. A principle that requires countries to treat all trading partners equally

  2. A principle that allows countries to discriminate against certain trading partners

  3. A principle that allows countries to impose tariffs on imports

  4. A principle that allows countries to subsidize exports


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most-favored-nation (MFN) principle is a fundamental principle of international trade that requires countries to treat all trading partners equally.

What is the purpose of a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measure in international trade?

  1. To protect human, animal, or plant life or health

  2. To protect the environment

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures are regulations that are designed to protect human, animal, or plant life or health from risks associated with food, animals, and plants.

What is the purpose of a technical barrier to trade (TBT) in international trade?

  1. To protect human, animal, or plant life or health

  2. To protect the environment

  3. To ensure that products meet certain safety, quality, or performance standards

  4. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Technical barriers to trade (TBTs) are regulations that are designed to ensure that products meet certain safety, quality, or performance standards.

What is the purpose of an anti-dumping duty in international trade?

  1. To protect domestic industries from unfair competition

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anti-dumping duties are tariffs that are imposed on imported goods that are sold at a price below their fair value.

What is the purpose of a countervailing duty in international trade?

  1. To protect domestic industries from unfair competition

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Countervailing duties are tariffs that are imposed on imported goods that are subsidized by the exporting country.

What is the purpose of a safeguard measure in international trade?

  1. To protect domestic industries from a sudden surge in imports

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Safeguard measures are temporary measures that are imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from a sudden surge in imports.

What is the purpose of a trade agreement in international trade?

  1. To reduce or eliminate tariffs and other barriers to trade

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade agreements are agreements between two or more countries that are designed to reduce or eliminate tariffs and other barriers to trade.

What is the purpose of a dispute settlement mechanism in international trade?

  1. To resolve disputes between countries over trade issues

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dispute settlement mechanisms are procedures that are used to resolve disputes between countries over trade issues.

What is the purpose of a trade remedy in international trade?

  1. To protect domestic industries from unfair competition

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade remedies are measures that are taken by governments to protect domestic industries from unfair competition.

What is the purpose of a trade facilitation measure in international trade?

  1. To reduce the costs and time associated with trading across borders

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade facilitation measures are measures that are taken by governments to reduce the costs and time associated with trading across borders.

What is the purpose of a trade promotion measure in international trade?

  1. To help businesses export their goods and services

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade promotion measures are measures that are taken by governments to help businesses export their goods and services.

What is the purpose of a trade adjustment assistance program in international trade?

  1. To help workers and businesses who are negatively affected by trade

  2. To protect consumers from unsafe or defective products

  3. To promote free trade

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade adjustment assistance programs are programs that are designed to help workers and businesses who are negatively affected by trade.

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