Countries seen by others as trying to maintain a trade surplus and expand their national treasuries at the expense of other nations are ________.

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The term "neo-mercantilism" refers to the practice of a country trying to maintain a trade surplus and expand their national treasuries at the expense of other nations. Therefore, countries that are seen as engaging in this behavior are accused of practicing neo-mercantilism. The other options are not accurate - developed nations do not encourage this behavior, punishment by NATO and the WTO is not solely based on trade practices, and being ostracized by neighbors is not a necessary consequence of neo-mercantilism.

Countries Seen by Others as Trying to Maintain a Trade