Congressperson Jones argues that tariffs must be passed to protect the aviation industry because this industry is necessary to national defense. This is an example of:

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The statement made by Congressperson Jones is an example of the national defense argument, which argues that certain industries are necessary for national defense and must be protected through measures such as tariffs. The argument does not relate to the other options presented, such as protecting a nascent industry (infant industry argument), preserving jobs (save American jobs argument), or competing with cheap foreign labor (cheap foreign labor argument).

Congressperson Jones Argues That Tariffs Must Be Passed to Protect