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Economic Definition of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Defined.

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Term General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Definition: A treaty, signed in 1947 by 23 countries including the United States, that was designed to reduce trade barriers. It now carries the signatures of about 100 countries and over the years has been pretty darn effective in reducing tariffs, eliminating some import quotas, and promoting commerce.

 

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