Why did the United States suspend its preferential trade
Treatment for Bangladesh in 2013?
A)The United States wanted to collect more tariff revenue on all imports from Bangladesh.
B)The United States wanted to punish Bangladesh for its poor labor practices.
C)The United States wanted to collect more tariff revenue on imports other than garments from Bangladesh
D)The United States wanted to force Bangladesh to join NAFTA.

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The United States suspended its preferential trade treatment for Bangladesh in 2013 because of the poor labor practices in the country, including insufficient worker safety standards and inadequate wages. This decision was made in response to the Rana Plaza factory collapse that killed more than 1,100 workers in Bangladesh.

Why Did the United States Suspend Its Preferential Trade