What is the difference between the import and copy features that are available in GPMC?

In the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), the "Import" feature allows you to bring in existing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) from another GPMC environment, preserving their settings and linking information. In contrast, the "Copy" feature creates a duplicate of a selected GPO within the same environment, allowing for modifications without affecting the original GPO. While both features facilitate GPO management, "Import" is used for transferring GPOs across different domains or forests, whereas "Copy" is intended for local duplication within a single domain.