The president of the United States issues a quota on the amount of steel that can be imported from England. England thinks the quota is unfair and that the quota has been imposed as a punishment for recent political activity in England that reflects badly on the United States. The proper body to resolve this dispute between the United States and England is: 1. the United Nations. 2. the World Trade Organization. 3. a United States court. 4. an English court.

The president of the United States issues a quota on the amount of steel that can be imported from England. England thinks the quota is unfair and that the quota has been imposed as a punishment for recent political activity in England that reflects badly on the United States. The proper body to resolve this dispute between the United States and England is: 1. the United Nations. 2. the World Trade Organization. 3. a United States court. 4. an English court.

Macroeconomics

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Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter21: International Trade

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