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28.08.2022 05:09 •  Английский язык

Vi. прочитайте и письменно переведите следующий текст. письменно ответьте на вопросы после текста. international trade international trade is the exchange of goods and services between different countries. depending on what a country produces and needs, it can export (sell goods to another country) and import (buy goods from another country). governments can control international trade. the most common measures are tariffs (or duties) and quotas. a tariff is a tax on imported goods, and a quota is the maximum quantity of a product allowed into a country during a certain period of time. these measures are protectionist as they raise the price of imported goods to «protect» domestically produced goods. international organizations such as the wto (world trade organization) regulate tariffs and reduce trade restrictions between member countries. companies can choose various methods to establish their products in a foreign market. one option is to start by working with local experts such as sales agents or distributors, who have the knowledge of the market and sell on behalf of the company. this often leads to the company opening a local branch or sales office. another option is to sell patents and licenses, or give permission to use patents and licenses for their products. companies may wish to start by manufacturing in the export market, in which case they can either set up a local subsidiary or a joint venture with a local partner. answer the questions: 1. what is international trade? 2. what is understood under the term «export»? 3. what is import? 4. are there any measures to control international trade? 5. what are the methods to establish products in a foreign market?