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PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENT (PTA) Definition & Legal Meaning

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A pact of trade, formed between two or more countries, allowing them to reduce the tariffs charged on specific goods during trade with each other. Even though the tariffs aren’t completely removed, the amount charged is much lesser than that the amount charged from countries who are not included within the agreement.

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