After researching various RTAs, choose 2 in different regions and compare and contrast the requirements needed to be met in order to join them.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.

There are various regional trade agreements (RTAs) around the world that have different requirements for nations to join. After researching various RTAs, choose 2 in different regions and compare and contrast the requirements needed to be met in order to join them. You may begin your research by reviewing trade agreements.