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Servex Limited
J.A. Murray
published: 2006 | Case Study | Economics
Subject Area: International Business; Economics
Key Issues: Free trade vs. tariffs; Long-term business strategy
Case Description: SERVEX's president is noted as a
"free trader". However, he is confronted by his plant managers when the
fibreboard division loses a significant amount of business due to low
cost imports. Although the company activates a cost-cutting
program, they cannot become competitive. Should the company apply
for tariff relief?
# Case Pages: 3
Case Number: 080005-G
Teaching Note: No
revised May 23/06
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