The American Tire Company Has Been Experiencing a Steady Loss

question 98

Multiple Choice

The American Tire Company has been experiencing a steady loss of market over the past 40 years due to imports of lower-priced tires.Which of the following arguments would American Tire most likely present to Congress when it lobbies for trade restrictions?

• A)The infant industry argument
• B)The declining industry argument
• C)The national defense argument
• D)The antidumping argument
• E)The jobs and income argument

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