Many Countries Require That Products Sold in a Particular Country

question 170

Multiple Choice

Many countries require that products sold in a particular country be at least partly made there.This practice is referred to as ________.

• A) protectionism
• B) local content laws
• C) business practice laws
• D) subsidizing an industry

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