Labor unions and businesses in the heavy equipment industry have asked the U.S. Congress to place a tax on imported equipment in order to make it more expensive. They hope that this will allow U.S. producers to be more competitive. The U.S. heavy equipment industry appears to be seeking a(n): O CAVAB revenue tariff. protective tariff. injunction. 7 import licensing. 1 nontariff barrier.

Labor unions and businesses in the heavy equipment industry have asked the U.S. Congress to place a tax on imported equipment in order to make it more expensive. They hope that this will allow U.S. producers to be more competitive. The U.S. heavy equipment industry appears to be seeking a(n): O CAVAB revenue tariff. protective tariff. injunction. 7 import licensing. 1 nontariff barrier.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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