Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

Country X imposes a 20% tariff on steel products brought in from country Y. Country Y then responds by imposing a 20% tariff on computers imported from country X. What is one definite economic result of these actions?

  • AThe balance of payments of country X and country Y will remain unchanged.
  • BThe exchange rate value on which trade between the two countries is based will be maintained.
  • CThe profits and employment of domestic firms in both countries will be preserved.
  • DThe volume of bilateral trade between country X and country Y will be reduced.

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