Question

The United States may have a tariff on cotton products from China in order to(A) prevent Chinese manufacturers from losing profit because of low prices(B) protect the business of the American cotton growers and manufacturers(C) stop trade due to political disagreement on economic policy(D) promote sales in the United States of cotton products from China

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is (B) to protect the business of the American cotton growers and manufacturers.

Explanation: Often times, countries have tariffs to imported products to protect native products and to fortify native industries.