The American Tire Company Has Been Experiencing a Steady Loss

question 40

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 argument would American Tire most likely present to Congress when it lobbies for trade restrictions?

• A)infant industry argument
• B)declining industry argument
• C)national defense argument
• D)antidumping argument
• E)loss of domestic jobs

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Definitions:

Trespass

An unauthorized entry on another’s property.

False Imprisonment

An intentional tort that prohibits the unlawful confinement of another for an appreciable time without his consent.

Confinement

The act of restricting someone or something within a space or area; imprisonment.

Plaintiff

A plaintiff is the party who initiates a lawsuit against another party (the defendant) in a court of law, seeking legal remedy for a dispute or injury.