The United States government gives [___] to some industries in the form of direct payments or loans. As a result, producers can sell these products at a [___] price while still making a profit.If the government wants to discourage consumers from purchasing imported goods, a [___] can be created to tax imports.

Government payments or loans help producers cover their costs, so they can sell their products at a lower price and still make a profit. A tax on imports is called a tariff; it makes imported goods more expensive and can discourage consumers from buying them. The correct choice is “lower.”

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