Primer on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: December 2, 1993 | Copyright information 
    WASHINGTON _ Here are answers to some basic questions about the current negotiations to expand the scope of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade: 
    Q. What is GATT? 
    A. GATT stands for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. It's not an organization, but a set of rules governing the terms of global trade. GATT was created after World War II to prevent war-torn countries from closing their economies to trade. Today, 116 nations have signed on to GATT, ranging from Arge...

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