Trade Costs in AfricaWorld Bank Document, September 2008High trade costs—for transporting goods and getting them across borders—have a negative impact on prospects for expanding African trade, making producers less competitive.While reducing tariffs and other trade barriers remains important, and must continue as part of the liberalization process, many African countries will not be able to benefit from reform unless trade costs are reduced. Bottlenecks in the form of regulatory and administrative constraints to transport and transit must also be reduced. Customs procedures, duty drawback schemes, and other requirements push up the cost of trade. Which statement would MOST LIKELY be claimed by the author of this passage?(A)

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