To encourage using locally-produced oil from the Gulf of Mexico, the United States government applies tax to Canadian-produced oil as it crosses the border. This tax is referred to a:
A)quota.
B)GATT tax.
C)foreign excise tax.
D)tariff.

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The tax applied to Canadian-produced oil at the border to encourage the use of locally-produced oil from the Gulf of Mexico is referred to as a tariff.

To Encourage Using Locally-Produced Oil from the Gulf of Mexico