Trade Policy and Economic Relations MCQs USA January 8, 2026August 16, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which U.S. President is associated with the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? (A) George H. W. Bush (B) Barack Obama (C) George W. Bush (D) Bill Clinton 2. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was replaced by which international organization? (A) United Nations (B) International Monetary Fund (IMF) (C) World Bank (D) World Trade Organization (WTO) 3. Which U.S. trade policy is aimed at reducing trade barriers and promoting free trade? (A) Protectionism (B) Free Trade (C) Mercantilism (D) Isolationism 4. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 is known for: (A) Reducing tariffs on imported goods (B) Increasing tariffs on imported goods (C) Establishing the Federal Reserve (D) Creating NAFTA 5. Which trade agreement aims to create a free trade area between the United States, Canada, and Mexico? (A) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (B) European Union (EU) (C) Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) (D) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) 6. Which U.S. President negotiated the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? (A) Barack Obama (B) George W. Bush (C) Donald Trump (D) Joe Biden 7. The U.S. trade deficit occurs when: (A) Trade agreements are not enforced (B) Exports exceed imports (C) Imports exceed exports (D) Tariffs are reduced 8. The “Buy American” provisions in U.S. trade policy are aimed at: (A) Promoting international trade (B) Supporting domestic manufacturing (C) Reducing government spending (D) Increasing foreign investment 9. Which U.S. trade policy emphasizes imposing tariffs and quotas to protect domestic industries? (A) Free Trade (B) Liberalization (C) Protectionism (D) Globalization 10. Which international agreement addresses the issue of intellectual property rights in trade? (A) GATT (B) Kyoto Protocol (C) Paris Agreement (D) TRIPS Agreement 11. Which U.S. trade agreement was renegotiated and replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)? (A) Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) (B) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (C) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (D) South Korea–U.S. Free Trade Agreement 12. The concept of “most-favored-nation” (MFN) treatment in trade agreements means: (A) A country must offer the same trade concessions to all WTO members (B) A country must restrict imports from all trading partners (C) A country must impose tariffs on all imports (D) A country must provide subsidies to domestic industries 13. Which U.S. law regulates foreign investments in the United States for national security reasons? (A) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) (B) Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) (C) Export Administration Act (D) International Trade Commission Act 14. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for: (A) Overseeing domestic trade policies only (B) Negotiating and enforcing trade agreements (C) Setting monetary policy (D) Regulating financial markets 15. The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program provides: (A) Tax incentives for foreign investments (B) Export subsidies for domestic businesses (C) Trade-related training and support for displaced workers (D) Free trade agreements with developing countries 16. Which U.S. trade agreement focuses on improving economic relations with countries in the Asia-Pacific region? (A) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (B) South Korea–U.S. Free Trade Agreement (C) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (D) Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) 17. The United States’ involvement in the World Trade Organization (WTO) includes: (A) Setting global trade policies (B) Enforcing international labor standards (C) Participating in dispute resolution and trade negotiations (D) Managing global environmental agreements 18. Which U.S. law allows for the imposition of tariffs on imports to protect domestic industries from unfair competition? (A) Trade Expansion Act (B) Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act (C) Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act (D) Trade Act of 1974 19. The principle of “reciprocity” in trade agreements refers to: (A) Imposing tariffs to protect domestic industries (B) Allowing unrestricted imports and exports (C) Offering the same trade concessions in return for concessions from other countries (D) Establishing trade barriers to prevent competition 20. Which trade agreement focuses on enhancing trade relations between the United States and countries in Central America? (A) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (B) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (C) Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) (D) South Korea–U.S. Free Trade Agreement 21. The U.S. policy of “unilateral sanctions” involves: (A) Imposing trade restrictions without international support (B) Engaging in multilateral trade agreements (C) Supporting international trade organizations (D) Reducing trade barriers with multiple countries 22. Which U.S. law established the principle of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for trading partners? (A) Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act (B) Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act (C) Trade Act of 1974 (D) Trade Expansion Act 23. The U.S. economic policy known as “dollar diplomacy” aimed to: (A) Restrict foreign investments in the U.S. (B) Promote economic and political stability through financial investments (C) Support international humanitarian aid (D) Negotiate trade agreements to reduce tariffs 24. The “Special 301” provisions in U.S. trade law are designed to address: (A) Labor standards (B) Environmental regulations (C) Intellectual property rights enforcement (D) Tariff reductions 25. Which trade agreement involves the United States, Canada, and Mexico, focusing on labor, environmental, and trade issues? (A) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (B) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (C) United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) (D) Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) 26. Which U.S. trade policy aims to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by imposing tariffs and quotas? (A) Free Trade (B) Protectionism (C) Liberalization (D) Globalization 27. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) focuses on: (A) Promoting domestic trade policies (B) Regulating international financial markets (C) Enforcing international trade agreements (D) Supporting economic development in emerging markets 28. The “Section 301” provisions in U.S. trade law are used to: (A) Investigate and address unfair trade practices by other countries (B) Promote domestic manufacturing (C) Reduce tariffs on imported goods (D) Increase foreign aid 29. Which U.S. law regulates the export of sensitive technologies and dual-use items for national security reasons? (A) Export Administration Act (B) Trade Act of 1974 (C) Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act (D) International Emergency Economic Powers Act 30. The concept of “economic sanctions” in U.S. foreign policy involves: (A) Restricting trade and financial transactions with a country to influence its behavior (B) Promoting free trade agreements (C) Supporting international investment initiatives (D) Reducing domestic tariffs 31. Which U.S. law established the Trade Representative’s authority to negotiate trade agreements? (A) Trade Expansion Act (B) Trade Act of 1974 (C) Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act (D) Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act 32. The “Trade Promotion Authority” (TPA) allows the U.S. President to: (A) Negotiate trade agreements without Congressional approval (B) Seek Congressional approval for specific trade agreements (C) Impose tariffs on imported goods (D) Establish trade barriers with foreign countries 33. The concept of “globalization” in trade refers to: (A) The increasing interdependence of economies and cultures worldwide (B) The isolation of national economies (C) The promotion of protectionist policies (D) The establishment of trade barriers 34. The U.S. policy of “free trade” is primarily aimed at: (A) Imposing tariffs on imports (B) Protecting domestic industries from foreign competition (C) Reducing trade barriers and promoting economic cooperation (D) Supporting international trade regulations 35. The “Trade Adjustment Assistance” program is designed to help: (A) Companies expand their export markets (B) Workers who lose jobs due to trade-related factors (C) Governments establish trade agreements (D) International organizations monitor trade compliance 36. Which international organization oversees global trade agreements and dispute resolution? (A) International Monetary Fund (IMF) (B) United Nations (UN) (C) World Trade Organization (WTO) (D) World Bank 37. The U.S. government can impose tariffs on imports based on which principle? (A) Most-favored-nation (MFN) (B) Economic efficiency (C) National security (D) Trade reciprocity 38. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was implemented in which year? (A) 1991 (B) 1994 (C) 1997 (D) 2000 39. Which U.S. trade policy seeks to create a level playing field for domestic and foreign producers? (A) Fair Trade (B) Protectionism (C) Free Trade (D) Isolationism 40. The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) addresses issues related to: (A) Exporting sensitive technologies (B) Bribery and corruption in international business (C) Trade restrictions with specific countries (D) Intellectual property rights 41. The “Buy America” provisions primarily apply to: (A) Foreign investment regulations (B) International trade agreements (C) Export subsidies for domestic products (D) Federal government procurement contracts 42. Which U.S. law requires trade negotiations to consider labor and environmental standards? (A) Trade Act of 1974 (B) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) (C) Fair Labor Standards Act (D) United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) 43. The U.S. trade deficit can be reduced by: (A) Increasing tariffs on all imports (B) Increasing exports or decreasing imports (C) Eliminating free trade agreements (D) Restricting foreign investments 44. The principle of “national treatment” in trade agreements refers to: (A) Offering preferential treatment to domestic products (B) Treating foreign and domestic products equally (C) Imposing tariffs on all imports (D) Restricting trade with certain countries 45. The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in which year? (A) 1994 (B) 1986 (C) 2001 (D) 2005 46. The U.S. trade relationship with China has been characterized by: (A) A trade surplus for the U.S. (B) Increasing exports and decreasing imports (C) A significant trade deficit for the U.S. (D) Balanced trade 47. Which of the following is a primary goal of U.S. trade policy? (A) Increasing tariffs on all imports (B) Restricting foreign investments (C) Isolating the U.S. economy from global markets (D) Promoting economic growth and job creation 48. The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) is a process used by the WTO to: (A) Evaluate the trade policies of member countries (B) Negotiate new trade agreements (C) Monitor currency exchange rates (D) Establish trade barriers 49. The U.S. trade policy of “dumping” refers to: (A) Providing subsidies to domestic industries (B) Imposing tariffs on imported goods (C) Increasing exports to balance trade deficits (D) Selling goods at prices lower than production costs in foreign markets 50. The concept of “trade diversion” occurs when: (A) Trade flows are redirected due to new trade agreements (B) Imports exceed exports (C) Domestic industries are protected from foreign competition (D) Trade barriers are reduced