After Malta was permitted to join the European Union (EU), the other countries of the EU removed all taxes on the import of goods manufactured in Malta. Malta was preparing to become part of a(n) ____.
A)zone of ethnocentricity
B)regional trading zone
C)high tariff trading zone
D)international cartel
E)global market

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The removal of taxes on imports from Malta suggests that Malta is becoming part of a regional trading zone with the other countries of the European Union. This is because regional trading zones aim to promote free trade among member countries by removing obstacles such as tariffs on imports.

After Malta Was Permitted to Join the European Union (EU)