When the Congress of the United States passed an economic stimulus bill with the hope of jump starting the economy, one provision of the bill contained a "Buy American" provision. This provision is an example of a(n) _____.

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The "Buy American" provision is an example of a nontariff barrier, which restricts trade through means other than tariffs, such as regulations, standards, and procurement rules. This provision requires that any materials or products used in the construction or maintenance of public works projects funded by the stimulus bill must be made in the US, unless they are not available domestically, or if using US-made materials would increase the cost of the project by more than 25%. This provision aims to protect domestic industries and jobs, but it may also limit competition and increase costs for consumers.

When the Congress of the United States Passed an Economic