The national security argument is used by those who assert they want to
A) increase imports as a way of strengthening their country.
B) increase exports as a way of earning money to strengthen their country.
C) limit imports that compete with domestic producers important for national defense.
D) limit exports to control the flow of technology to third world nations.
E) limit all imports.

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The national security argument is often used to justify limiting imports that compete with domestic producers important for national defense. This is because having domestic production of critical goods and services necessary for national defense is seen as essential for national security.

The National Security Argument Is Used by Those Who Assert