Globalisation and International Trade - Trading Blocs - Types of preferential trade agreements

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A trading agreement whereby trade between the signatories is freer than trade with the rest of the world is called:

Preferential trading agreement

Countries remove tariffs and quotas between themselves, but retain whatever restrictions each member chooses with non-member countries:

Free trade area

Like a free trade area, but in addition members must adopt common external tariffs and quotas with non-member countries:

Customs Unions

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