To encourage local production of corn by Canadian farmers,the Canadian government limits the amount of corn that can be shipped in from the United States.As such,Canada is imposing a ______ on corn.

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A quota is a limit on the quantity of goods that can be imported or exported. In this case, the Canadian government has limited the amount of corn that can be imported from the United States, which is a quota. A tariff is a tax that is imposed on imported goods to make them more expensive and less competitive with domestically produced goods. A boycott is a voluntary refusal to engage in trade with a particular country or company. Sanctions are penalties or restrictions that are imposed by one country against another country for political reasons.

To Encourage Local Production of Corn by Canadian Farmers,the Canadian