Which of the Following Is a Valid Counterargument to the Call

question 234

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid counterargument to the call for higher tariffs to save U.S. jobs?

• A) U.S. firms and workers must be protected from the cheaper labor in nations where wages are low.
• B) All nations cannot simultaneously succeed in restricting imports while maintaining exports.
• C) Reducing tariffs will benefit all consumers and domestic producers.
• D) The need to protect U.S. workers from unemployment is not a concern in international economics.

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