Germany's environmental policies restrict the sale of nonrefillable bottles and cans. This policy reduces the imports of these products. A foreign country that argues that this policy is really intended to protect German beverage makers from competition is arguing that the policy is an example of:

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The foreign country is suggesting that Germany's environmental policy acts as a regulatory trade restriction, which is a non-tariff barrier that limits imports through regulations rather than through direct taxes or quotas.

Germany's Environmental Policies Restrict the Sale of Nonrefillable Bottles and Cans