WTO GATT

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The term refers to the multilateral framework for international trade that originated from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and was carried forward and expanded by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Its aim is to liberalize trade, reduce barriers to trade, and provide a dispute settlement mechanism for international trade disputes.

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