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European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Great Britain · Government / Labour Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

1964

Harold Wilson1964

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The EFTA objection to import surcharges convinces Wilson Britain needs to join the EC. Imposes import tax on everything except food, raw materials & tobacco

Names involved

Harold Wilson

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