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The first official agreement happened in 1991 between the United States, Germany, France, Britain, and later would include Russia, Japan, Brazil, Canada and China. Spain, Greece, Portugal and Australia are also set to be part of the agreement in the next two years.

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WTO was formed in which year?

By WTO, I take it that you mean World Trade Organization. The WTO replaced GATT (General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs) on the 1st of January 1995.


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Disadvantages of GATT?

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GTT, meaning the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Tariff means a tax or duty being paid on a particular class of imports or exports


The World Trade Organization was established in January 1, 1995?

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What has the author Hongming Cai written?

Hongming Cai has written: 'GATT yu WTO zhi gui fan' -- subject(s): Commercial policy, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (Organization), International trade, Tariff, World Trade Organization