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Member countries of a free trade area (FTA) that agree to eliminate tariffs or other forms of trade barriers between their County's national borders proceed to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA). The easing of trade barriers and the development of a stable trading environment makes it easier and cheaper for partner countries to export their goods and services to trading partners.
Discuss the essence of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and analyse the economic and social impacts of the agreement for Malaysia. Please provide the references with your answer.