Why Do Governments Impose Tariffs

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why do governments impose tariffs?

• A) To protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
• B) To raise revenues.
• C) To attempt to improve their balance of trade.
• D) Governments impose tariffs for all of the above reasons.

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