Question

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

to decrease international trade
to decrease international trade

to protect domestic businesses
to protect domestic businesses

to make US markets less desirable
to make US markets less desirable

to end reliance on foreign goods
to end reliance on foreign goods

Answer 1

to protect domestic businesses

Explanation: Taxes on imports (tariffs) raise the price of foreign goods, making domestic products more competitive and protecting local industries from international competition.