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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

A 1947 multilateral trade agreement designed to establish rules, reduce tariffs, and provide a setting for a solution to international trade problems. GATT agreements are of particular importance to industries and firms heavily involved in international trade.

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