Suppose there is a policy debate regarding the United States imposing trade restrictions on imported steel rods:
Question:
Suppose there is a policy debate regarding the United States’ imposing trade restrictions on imported steel rods:
Domestic producers of steel rods send a lobbyist to the U.S. government to request that the government impose trade restrictions on imports of steel rods. The lobbyist claims that the U.S. steel-rod industry is new and cannot currently compete with foreign firms. However, if trade restrictions were temporarily imposed on steel rods, the domestic steel-rod industry could mature and adjust and would eventually be able to compete in the world market.
Which of the following justifications is the lobbyist using to argue for the trade restriction on steel rods?
Jobs argument
National-security argument
Infant-industry argument
Using-protection-as-a-bargaining-chip argument
Unfair-competition argument
International Business Law and its Environment
ISBN: 9781305972599
10th edition
Authors: Richard Schaffer, Filiberto Agusti, Lucien J. Dhooge