In the 1980s,Japan Agreed to Limit the Quantity of Automobiles

question 155

Multiple Choice

In the 1980s,Japan agreed to limit the quantity of automobiles it would export to the United States.Why did the Japanese government agree to this trade restriction?

• A)Japanese automobile producers lobbied for the restrictions in order to increase the price of their exports to the United States.
• B)The Japanese government wanted to limit sales to the United States in order to make more automobiles available for Japanese consumers.
• C)The Japanese government feared that the alternative would be a tariff or quota on imports of Japanese automobiles imposed by the U.S.government.
• D)The Japanese government wanted more automobiles to be available for export to countries other than the United States.

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Definitions:

Conglomerate Business

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms, involved in unrelated business activities.

Japan

A country located in East Asia, known for its rich culture, advanced technology, and historical significance.

Keiretsu

A network of interlinked Japanese companies, sharing mutual interests and relationships, often linking manufacturers with suppliers, distributors, and banks.

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in the field of United States antitrust law passed in 1890 which prohibits monopolistic practices and promotes competition.