A business which contends that it needs temporary protection so that it can expand significantly and thereby reduce its costs so as to enable it to compete with foreign producers is using an argument known as the

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The argument presented in the question is known as the infant-industry case for tariffs. This argument suggests that temporary protection is necessary to shield a new industry from foreign competition until it is mature enough to compete on a level playing field. Once the industry is established and can compete, prices will go down and consumers will benefit.

A Business Which Contends That It Needs Temporary Protection So