At one time,the French government required that all imported videocassette recorders arrive in France through a small customs entry point that was both remote and poorly staffed.This policy,which in effect made it impractical for a foreign company to import videocassette recorders to France,is an example of a(n)

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The policy described in the passage is an example of an administrative trade policy, as it involves the use of administrative procedures to regulate trade (in this case, making it impractical for foreign companies to import videocassette recorders to France). It is not a supplemental or contingent trade policy, as those refer to specific measures taken in response to particular trade situations. It is also not an ad valorem trade policy, which involves the imposition of a specific tariff based on the value of the imported goods. Finally, it is not an administrative cost reduction strategy, as it does not seek to reduce administration costs.

At One Time,the French Government Required That All Imported Videocassette