Question

A protective tariff is intended to protect the
A) consumer from higher prices on foreign goods.
B) consumer from higher priced goods produced within the country.
C) manufacturer from higher prices on materials produced within the country.
D) manufacturer or farmer from lower priced goods imported into the country.

Answer 1

the answer is D :) :) :)

Answer 2

Protective tariffs are taxes placed on foreign goods by a national or state government in order to protect domestic products and markets.

A protective tariff is intended to protect the  manufacturer or farmer from lower priced goods imported into the country. Correct answer: D The idea behind the protective tariffs is growth of local industries and their protection from a flood of cheap foreign goods.