The US Government Imposes a Tax on Imported Automobiles from Japan

question 175

Multiple Choice

The U.S. government imposes a tax on imported automobiles from Japan, Korea, Germany, and other foreign nations to increase government funds. This is best described as a(n)

• A) protective tariff.
• B) revenue tariff.
• C) dumping duty.
• D) import quota.
• E) excise tax.

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