Of the following,which is NOT a primary reason why countries are now seeking to pursue regional integration at the expense of multilateral trade liberalization?
A) Uncertainty surrounding the Doha Round
B) Concern that the prospect of creating a truly open global economic system that benefits all countries may recede
C) Some governments may initiate regional pacts
D) Some countries are clamoring for bilateral or regional trade agreements to meet their specific agendas
E) NAFTA is pushing the EU to pursue regional integration

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The given options suggest that countries are pursuing regional integration over multilateral trade liberalization due to various reasons such as uncertainty surrounding the Doha Round, concerns regarding a truly open global economic system, governments initiating regional pacts, and countries seeking bilateral or regional trade agreements. The option E, which states that NAFTA is pushing the EU to pursue regional integration, does not seem to be a primary reason as it only mentions the influence of one regional agreement on another rather than a broader trend or motivation for regional integration.

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