China is the world's largest tobacco-producing country and has 300 million smokers. Approximately 1 million Chinese die annually from smoking-related illnesses. This figure is expected to rise to more than 3 million by 2050. China restricts tobacco imports. U.S. trade negotiators advocate free trade, thus allowing U.S. tobacco companies to market their products in China. The U.S. trade negotiators are acting
A) ethically but illegally.
B) ethically and legally.
C) unethically and illegally.
D) unethically but legally.
E) in ways that cannot be determined by the information provided.

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The U.S. trade negotiators are acting legally by advocating for free trade, but it can be considered unethical due to the potential increase in smoking-related deaths in China.

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