Question

select the correct text in the passage. which statement shows that the agreement between the fictional nations of ziberia and deerkley is a free trade agreement? until the twentieth century, the nations of ziberia and deerkley practiced protectionism for many of their key industries. both nations changed their status from developing to developed economies in the twenty - first century. both nations were producing massive amount of goods, which necessitated expanded export markets. therefore, the heads of state met in ziberias capital city and began negotiating a trade agreement. both nations promised to adhere to international labor standards. the nations agreed to remove tariffs on all agricultural goods and to phase out other tariffs in five years. they set a goal to create three million jobs in the two countries. another clause in the agreement required the nations to ensure ethical treatment of livestock according to international animal welfare standards.

Explanation:

A free - trade agreement typically involves the reduction or elimination of trade barriers such as tariffs. The statement "The nations agreed to remove tariffs on all agricultural goods and to phase out other tariffs in five years" directly addresses the removal of tariffs, which is a key characteristic of a free - trade agreement. Other parts of the text like changing economic status, adhering to labor standards, creating jobs, or animal welfare standards are not directly related to the core concept of a free - trade agreement (tariff removal).

Answer:

The nations agreed to remove tariffs on all agricultural goods and to phase out other tariffs in five years.