Economics 2281 · O Level · Globalisation, free trade and protection

Globalisation, free trade and protection — practice question

In 2013, the European Union (EU) imposed a 48% tariff on inexpensive Chinese solar panels because their low price was due to subsidies from the Chinese government. Which argument for protectionism was the EU applying?

  • Athe anti-dumping argument
  • Bthe infant industry argument
  • Cthe strategic industry argument
  • Dthe sunset industry argument

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