Question

So, say a person named Bertrand is an avid supporter of protectionism. His primary platform is the idea that the United States imports too many foreign goods. He dislikes that many of his clothes are made in China instead of the U.S. because clothing is a basic need, even for babies. He would prefer that the United States drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) instead of importing oil from Kuwait because oil powers our military\'s tanks and planes. Which argument for protectionism is Bertrand using?

-The National Security Argument
-The Infant Industry Argument
-The Environmental Protection Argument
-The Job Creation Argument

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter "A": The National Security Argument.

Step-by-step explanation:

The National Security Argument poses as a threat the dependence on other countries for economic sustainability. This concept points out extraordinary circumstances like war, where depending on other countries is a drawback in stepping ahead in the conflict. The argument promotes self-sufficiency as a solution to the problem that is also extended to the filed of consumer goods such as food or clothing.