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.
In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into effect, creating one of the worldâs largest free trade zones and laying the foundations for strong economic growth and rising prosperity for Canada, the United States, and Mexico.