The Fear Expressed by Domestic Producers Regarding Dumping Is That

question 199

Multiple Choice

The fear expressed by domestic producers regarding dumping is that

• A) the low prices of imports will drive them out of business, eventually leaving foreign competitors free to raise prices.
• B) it violates international environmental protection regulations.
• C) it can lead to a trade war, which would force many foreign and domestic businesses into bankruptcy.
• D) by lowering the prices of imports, it reduces the revenues the government can raise when imposing tariffs.

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