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Question 9 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance CREDIT RECOVERY

Which of these is most likely the US government’s aim in taxing imported goods?

Answer
A
to protect domestic businesses
B
to decrease international trade
C
to make US markets less desirable
D
to end reliance on foreign goods

Explanation

Taxes on imported goods are called tariffs. They raise the price of foreign products, making domestic products more competitive and helping protect US businesses from foreign competition. Tariffs may also reduce some imports, but their most likely aim here is not to end all reliance on foreign goods or decrease international trade entirely.

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