Because a country does not want to risk being vulnerable to being dependent on imports for something as important as energy, it bans the importation of oil and coal. As a result, energy is so expensive that homes are cold during the winter and hot during the summer. The rationale for this policy would be most closely related to what argument for trade restriction?

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The policy is related to the need for national defense, as it aims to ensure energy independence and security by avoiding reliance on foreign imports for critical resources like oil and coal.

Because a Country Does Not Want to Risk Being Vulnerable