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Agreements remove or reduce tariffs among members, but goods must meet rules of origin to qualify, which can be complex.

How it works

Many include chapters on services, investment, intellectual property, standards and dispute settlement.

Modern trade agreements cover much more than tariffs. Their value lies largely in the rules.

What to watch

Evaluating their effects requires looking at trade creation, trade diversion and how firms actually use the preferences.

Key concepts

  • Trade agreements
  • Trade

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