"More productive workers receive higher wages than less productive workers." This observation is a major flaw in which of the following arguments for protectionism?

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The observation that more productive workers receive higher wages than less productive workers is a counterargument to the cheap foreign labor argument for protectionism. The cheap foreign labor argument suggests that importing goods produced with low-wage foreign labor harms domestic industries and workers. However, if domestic workers are more productive, they can still command higher wages and remain competitive despite the availability of cheaper foreign labor.

"More Productive Workers Receive Higher Wages Than Less Productive Workers