Pregnancy, another time of hormonal change, can lead to gestational diabetes, later followed by type 1 or 2 diabetes. Stress may be a risk factor for type 1 diabetes, and while the mechanism is unknown, perhaps hormones released during stress could play a role.
While there is no precise definition of what constitutes a foreign trade zone (FTZ), the term generally refers to a specific location within a country that is officially designated for eligibility for tariff and tax exemptions with respect to the purchase or importation of raw materials, components or finished goods.
Free trade is a policy followed by some international markets in which countries' governments do not restrict imports from, or exports to, other countries. Free trade is exemplified by the European Economic Area and the North American Free Trade Agreement, which have established open markets. Most nations are today members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) multilateral trade agreements.