The Average Tariff Rate Imposed by the United States on Imported

question 205

Multiple Choice

The average tariff rate imposed by the United States on imported goods

• A) has generally increased over the past 60 years.
• B) has generally decreased over the past 60 years.
• C) peaked in 1990.
• D) peaked in 1980.

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