What is the most common reason for a country to establish a tariff?

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A. To reach an agreement with another country to increase trade

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B. To encourage local industries with direct financial support such as

tax breaks

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c. To reduce competition from imported goods by making them

more expensive

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D. To increase exports by lowering their price so other countries will

buy them

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27 August, 14:21

What is the most common reason for a country to establish a tariff?

O

A. To reach an agreement with another country to increase trade

O

B. To encourage local industries with direct financial support such as

tax breaks

O

c. To reduce competition from imported goods by making them

more expensive

O

D. To increase exports by lowering their price so other countries will

buy them

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Journey Hunt · Answer 1

To reduce competition from imported goods by making them

more expensive

Jalen · Answer 2

The answer is C.

Domestic Employment If a domestic segment or industry is struggling to compete against international competitors, the government may use tariffs to discourage consumption of imports and encourage consumption of domestic goods, in hopes of supporting associated job growth, especially in the manufacturing sector.