When a Tariff Supporter Argues That Foreign Producers Are Selling

question 59

Multiple Choice

When a tariff supporter argues that foreign producers are selling their products for prices below the costs of production,which of the following is being used?

• A) Save domestic jobs argument
• B) National security argument
• C) Dumping argument
• D) Infant-industry argument
• E) Diversity and stability argument

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