Question

Germany restricts the use of nonrefillable bottles and cans. The European Union argues that the rules aren't just protecting the environment; they also are protecting German beverage makers from competition. The EU sees Germany's environmentalism as:

Answer 1

Answer: The EU sees Germany's environmentalism as a regulatory trade restriction.

Explanation: Regulatory trade restriction are impediments that seems to discourage importation of goods.

They are more often placed by Governments to promote the use of locally made goods and prevent the importation of foreign goods.

Usually, when two or more countries repeatedly place trade barriers, a trade war occurs.