By the early 1890s Cuban sugar profits had been greatly reduced due to the global economic crisis and
A) a lack of available labor.
B) the introduction of harmful agricultural pests from Europe.
C) drought.
D) high U.S. tariffs on Cuban sugar imports.

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The McKinley Tariff of 1890 imposed high duties on sugar imports to the United States, which significantly affected Cuban sugar profits.

By the Early 1890s Cuban Sugar Profits Had Been Greatly