The US Textile Industry Is Relatively Small Because the United States

question 95

Multiple Choice

The U.S. textile industry is relatively small because the United States imports most of its clothing. A clear result of the importation of clothing is that:

• A) there is less variety available than there would be without imports.
• B) the quality of clothing is lower than it would be without imports.
• C) the price of clothing is higher than it would be without imports.
• D) the price of clothing is lower than it would be without imports.

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