GCECommerceIntroduction to Commerce2020

Entrepôt trade is best described as

AThe importation of goods for direct sale to local consumers
BTrade between two countries using a common currency
CThe importation of goods for the purpose of re-exporting them to a third countryCORRECT
DTrade conducted exclusively within the borders of one country
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Entrepôt trade involves importing goods into a country, often storing them temporarily, and subsequently re-exporting them to other countries. Countries like Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are classic examples of entrepôt trade centres. It is distinct from ordinary import trade where goods are consumed domestically.
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