Definition of a Trading Bloc
A group of countries that form an agreement to reduce protectionist measures
What is the EU
-European Union (28 countries)
-Free movement of goods and people
-No trade restrictions between countries
-Countries outside face an external barrier
What is the ASEAN
-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (10 countries)
-Free trade area but doesn’t allow free movement of people
What is USMCA
-US, Mexico and Canada
-Promotion of free trade between countries
4 Benefits of Trade Blocs
-Wider markets
-External tariff walls
-Infrastructure support
-Free movement of labour
4 Drawbacks of Trade Blocs
-Increased Competition
-Common rules and regulations
-Retaliation
-Inefficiency