Chapter 34: Q. 30RQ (page 832)
Do the rules of international trade require that all nations impose the same consumer safety standards?
Short Answer
No
Chapter 34: Q. 30RQ (page 832)
Do the rules of international trade require that all nations impose the same consumer safety standards?
No
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