Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

In 2018, the US introduced a tariff on steel imports. What is the most likely effect of this tariff on the US economy?

  • AIt will make US steel exports more price competitive.
  • BIt will lead to productive inefficiency in the US steel industry.
  • CThere will be a deterioration in the US’s terms of trade.
  • DThere will be a decrease in producer surplus for US steel producers.

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