Low-wage U.S. workers suffer from protectionism in all the industries that they don't work in, because:
A) protectionism provides a barrier to entry to the job markets that the low-wage earners want entry to.
B) protectionism forces them to pay higher prices for basic necessities like clothing and food.
C) protectionism will encourage foreign workers to apply for American jobs.
D) protectionism will prevent them from applying for those jobs in other industries.

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Protectionism, by imposing tariffs or quotas on imports, makes imported goods more expensive. This means that low-wage workers, who do not benefit directly from the protection of industries they aren't employed in, end up paying higher prices for goods such as clothing and food, which could be cheaper if imported without restrictions.

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