Consider the following scenario.The Netherlands exports tulip bulbs to almost every country in the world except Japan.The reason is that Japanese customs inspectors insist on checking every tulip bulb by cutting it down the middle (which destroys the bulb).The insistence on the part of the Japanese to inspect the bulbs in this manner (which makes it impractical for the Netherlands to export to Japan)is an example of a(n)

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This scenario is an example of an administrative trade policy, which refers to measures taken by government agencies to manage or intervene in trade flows. In this case, the Japanese customs inspectors have a specific requirement that makes it difficult for the Netherlands to export to Japan, thus creating a barrier to trade.

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