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O-LevelEconomicsInternational trade and globalisation2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q301 Mark

The table shows the tariffs imposed on imported tropical fruit in the European Union (EU) according to the degree of processing. What might be the reason for this pattern of tariffs?

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Ato encourage imports of processed products into the EU
Bto encourage tropical countries' exports
Cto help manufacturing industries in the EU
Dto help tropical countries develop manufacturing industries

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C: to help manufacturing industries in the EU

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International trade and globalisation, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 30.

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