When the United States passed the Marine Mammals Act in the early 1990s because of pressure from environmental groups,it
A) significantly increased the U.S. imports of Mexican tuna.
B) increased the demand for fish, while reducing the demand for seals.
C) violated World Trade Organization multilateral trade agreements.
D) prohibited the marine "ranching" of dolphins.
E) illustrated that significant environmental improvement can be achieved with no additional costs to individuals and firms.

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The Marine Mammal Protection Act, which was actually passed in 1972, not the early 1990s, led to controversies including trade disputes. One notable issue was with the "dolphin-safe" tuna labeling and related trade practices, which were challenged as violations of international trade agreements, including those under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

When the United States Passed the Marine Mammals Act in the Early